The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Padua
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Padua will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 18 buses that leave Florence for Padua on Mon, Dec 01, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 01 the direct buses cover the 190 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Mon, Dec 01 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Florence to Padua
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Florence to Padua Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Live departures
Florence to Padua bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Padua buses for tomorrow, Monday, December 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2772 | 12:30 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h20 | 3:50 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
054 · 068 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h55 | 5:10 AM Padova, Autostazione | 1 transfer | |
2792 | 2:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h20 | 5:35 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 3h40 | 7:35 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h05 | 7:15 AM Padova, Autostazione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h15 | 7:35 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h05 | 9:20 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h05 | 11:40 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h35 | 1:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 3h10 | 1:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h05 | 3:05 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 12:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h55 | 3:15 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h10 | 6:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 4:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 2h55 | 7:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2728 | 7:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h20 | 10:40 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 3h20 | 10:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Florence to Padua
Buses from Florence to Padua run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Busitalia from Florence to PaduaYou can travel by bus between Florence to Padua with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Busitalia for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Florence to Padua
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Padua by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Padua, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Florence, Guidoni Tram T2, which is located around 4.6 miles (7.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica), located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Scrovegni Chapel, renowned for its frescoes by Giotto depicting biblical scenes
- Basilica of Saint Anthony, a significant pilgrimage site with stunning architecture and religious relics
- Prato della Valle, one of Europe's largest squares featuring a central island and surrounding statues
- University of Padua, one of the world's oldest universities with a historic botanical garden
- Palazzo della Ragione, a medieval town hall with a vast hall and vibrant frescoes.
- Explore the vibrant local markets in Padua, offering fresh produce and artisanal goods
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque canals of Padua
- Attend a classical music concert at the historic Teatro Verdi
- Discover the art and history at the Eremitani Civic Museums
- Savor traditional Italian cuisine at a local trattoria.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
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- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Florence to Padua
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
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