- 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
$14
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Modena to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modena to Padua will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 3 buses that leave Modena for Padua on Tue, Jul 28, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 28 the direct buses cover the 114 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Tue, Jul 28 the slowest buses will take 5 h 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 train as it is the most popular option from Modena to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Modena to Padua:
A train is $0.79 (€0.79) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Modena to Padua costing on average $16 (€16).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
You'll arrive about 27m sooner (1h 30m by bus vs 1h 57m by car) and save roughly $19 (€19) compared to fuel and tolls ($16 (€16) vs $35 (€35)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $352 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $288 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $299 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $299 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $298 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $298 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $297 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $297 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $296 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $292 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $291 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $290 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $290 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $288 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $345 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $344 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $344 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $344 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $343 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $343 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $342 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $342 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Modena to Padua buses for today, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:05 PM Modena | 4h20 | 9:25 PM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, July 28 | |||||
![]() | 9:30 AM Modena | 4h50 | 2:20 PM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Modena | 4h40 | 8:45 PM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:25 PM Modena | 5h00 | 9:25 PM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Modena to Padua run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 70 miles (114 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 70 miles (114 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€13) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Modena 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.

Most Modena to Padua buses use the Modena, Terminal via Gottardi to Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) station pair, with some services arriving at Padova, Stazione FS. Use this guide to compare Modena and Padua bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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