- Recommended
Musei Civici agli Eremitani
Padua's main civic museum complex with archaeology, medieval and modern art collections, housed beside the Scrovegni Chapel area.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
216 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ljubljana to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljubljana to Padua will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 5 buses that leave Ljubljana for Padua on Tue, Jun 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 216 km distance in an average of 4 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 4 h 55 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.










Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $154.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $423 Average price | $110 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Padua:
A bus is $85 (€69) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Ljubljana to Padua costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $399 (€323) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Padua costing on average $423 (€343).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Flight takes on average 4h 46m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $94 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69 (€56). The journey takes 4h 11m versus 2h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator TripstAir | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:38AM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator TripstAir | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:07PM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator TripstAir | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:38PM | Duration 4h28 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $180 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator TripstAir | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 07:07PM | Duration 4h42 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $212 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $166 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $179 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $174 |
The table below shows live departures for Ljubljana to Padua buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:25 AM Ljubljana | 4h55 | 12:20 PM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Ljubljana | 4h40 | 7:40 PM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:25 PM Ljubljana | 3h40 | 2:05 AM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
![]() | 6:25 AM Ljubljana | 4h55 | 11:20 AM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ljubljana to Padua run on average 35 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 35 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Padua — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Padua trip today.
Padua's main civic museum complex with archaeology, medieval and modern art collections, housed beside the Scrovegni Chapel area.
Major exhibition venue in a historic palace, known for rotating art shows and a central role in Padua's cultural life.
Interactive museum on medical science in one of Europe's great university cities, especially appealing for families and science-minded visitors.
One of Europe's largest squares, famous for its canal, statues and lively atmosphere; a top place for walks and photos.
The historic botanical garden founded in 1545, a UNESCO-listed green space popular for both heritage and calm walks.
Animated central square lined with historic buildings and market activity, ideal for experiencing daily city life.
Thick whole-wheat pasta dressed with a savory sauce of onions and salted fish, a classic Veneto first course long associated with local feast days.
Creamy risotto with local radicchio from the Veneto area, valued for its gentle bitterness and common presence in regional home cooking.
Stockfish slow-cooked with milk, onions, and olive oil, widely eaten across Veneto and commonly served in Padua with polenta.
Refined restaurant in Padua recognized for polished cuisine rooted in Veneto traditions, with a romantic and upscale dining room.
Famous casual street-food stop at the market, especially known for octopus and other seafood snacks eaten standing with a glass of wine.
Historic Padua trattoria known for classic Venetian and Paduan dishes in an elegant but traditional setting near the center.
Moderate by Northern Italy standards. Cafés and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Small change for taxis or cafés is enough.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ljubljana 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.

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