- Must visit
Cappella degli Scrovegni
Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$180
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Padua will cost around $180 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 36 buses that leave Milan for Padua on Sun, Jul 19, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the direct buses cover the 210 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jul 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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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2809
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 $10, and a flight costs an average of $110.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $150 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Padua:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Padua costing on average $25 (€20).
A bus is $131 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Padua costing on average $150 (€123).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
Flight takes on average 8h 30m.
Tickets start at around $19 (€15) compared to roughly $87 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $68 (€56). The journey takes 3h 19m versus 2h 48m 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, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti.
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 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $240 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $392 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $392 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $392 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $217 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $174 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $240 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $147 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Padua buses for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h15 | 8:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2h50 | 10:50 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2891 | 9:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h40 | 12:40 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2805 | 11:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h40 | 3:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 7h20 | 7:20 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
2809 | 3:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h35 | 6:35 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h05 | 10:05 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h10 | 11:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 10h50 | 7:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 10h10 | 7:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 3h40 | 1:10 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Milan to Padua run on average 45 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 40 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 130 miles (210 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 130 miles (210 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 45 |
Direct buses 40 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Padua — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Padua trip today.
Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
Padua’s main civic museum complex with archaeology, medieval and modern art, and access paired with the Scrovegni Chapel area.
University museum displaying one of Europe’s oldest botanical gardens, blending science, architecture, and rare plant collections.
One of Europe’s largest squares, ideal for strolling among statues, canals, and lawns; a signature public space of Padua.
Elegant central square lined with cafes and historic buildings, best known for the astronomical clock tower and lively evening atmosphere.
Historic market square beside Palazzo della Ragione, packed with daily local life, stalls, and excellent people-watching in the old center.
Bigoli pasta in a rich duck ragù, a classic of the Veneto inland. It is especially associated with festive Sunday meals in Padua and nearby towns.
Short tubular pasta with white beans, often made thick and rustic. A comforting Veneto staple linked to peasant cooking and common in Padua homes.
Rice slowly cooked with spring peas, traditionally from nearby Arquà Petrarca or Baone. A seasonal Euganean Hills dish valued for its sweetness and simplicity.
Established fine dining address with creative cuisine, tasting menus, and attentive service. Best for a higher-end meal in a modern elegant setting.
Historic central restaurant known for refined Paduan and Venetian cuisine in elegant rooms. Good choice for classic dishes with a polished atmosphere.
Well-known traditional venue serving Venetian and Paduan specialties, including bigoli and seasonal classics, in a warm and longstanding local setting.
Moderate for Northern Italy. Hotels and dining cost less than Venice, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly reasonable for tourists.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) -> Padova Stazione
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