- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s premier fine art gallery, especially strong in Emilian painting from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. A must for visitors interested in Italian religious and Renaissance art.
Cheapest price
$197
Average price
$198
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Padua to Bologna Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Bologna Airport will cost around $198 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $197.
Of the 6 buses that leave Padua for Bologna Airport on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 108 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 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 train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$98 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Bologna Airport:
A train is $68 (€56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Bologna Airport costing on average $98 (€80).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
You'll arrive about -1h -16m sooner (1h 34m by bus vs 1h 18m by car) and save roughly $-63.13 (€-51.65) compared to fuel and tolls ($98 (€80) vs $35 (€29)). 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, GoOpti, FlixBus, Itabus.
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 01:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $324 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $198 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $323 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $263 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $259 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $230 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $229 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $229 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $227 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $227 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $227 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $227 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $226 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $317 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $314 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $314 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $255 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $313 |
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Bologna Airport buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:25 AM Padova, Ospedale | 1h25 | 1:50 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:25 AM Padova, Stazione FS | 1h25 | 1:50 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 AM Padova, Stanga | 1h25 | 1:55 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Padova, Ospedale | 1h25 | 2:25 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Padova, Stanga | 1h25 | 2:25 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Padova, Stazione FS | 1h25 | 2:25 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Padua to Bologna Airport run on average 19 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:00, the last at 23:28. The fastest bus covers the 67 miles (108 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 67 miles (108 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 12:00 AM |
Last bus 11:28 PM |
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The city’s premier fine art gallery, especially strong in Emilian painting from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. A must for visitors interested in Italian religious and Renaissance art.
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Bologna’s main modern and contemporary art museum, housed in a former bakery. Known for strong permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, it is one of the city’s most important cultural stops.
Bologna’s main square and the social heart of the historic center, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings. Essential for first-time visitors and a natural starting point for exploration.
The famous portico route leading from the city toward the Sanctuary of San Luca. One of Bologna’s most characteristic walking experiences and especially popular for scenic uphill strolls.
Historic square adjoining Piazza Maggiore, dominated by the famous Neptune Fountain and major civic buildings. It is one of the city’s most recognizable public spaces.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a must-try local staple.
Small ring-shaped pasta traditionally filled with pork, mortadella, and Parmigiano Reggiano, served in rich capon or beef broth. A deeply traditional Bolognese comfort dish.
Bologna’s famous green lasagna made with spinach pasta sheets, ragù, béchamel, and cheese. It is a festive dish strongly linked to local home cooking.
Respected modern trattoria focusing on high-quality regional ingredients and refined Bolognese classics in a relaxed, intimate environment.
Established pasta spot known for fresh handmade stuffed pasta and approachable prices. Ideal for sampling classic Bologna flavors in a casual setting.
Well-known traditional trattoria celebrated for handmade pasta and warm old-school Bologna atmosphere. A classic choice for authentic local cooking.
Airport prices are above city averages, but Bologna overall is moderate by Italian standards.
Service is often included or modest. Round up small bills, leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up for taxis.
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