- Must visit
Museo di Santa Giulia
Brescia’s main city museum complex inside a former monastery, covering Roman finds, Lombard heritage, and art across centuries. It is one of the city’s signature cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Padua to Brescia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Brescia will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 5 buses that leave Padua for Brescia on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 3 h 33 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 Brescia 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 31m. 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 $15, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m 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 Padua to Brescia:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Brescia costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Brescia take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 8m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $42 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24 (€20). The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 28m 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, 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 02:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $341 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 06:18AM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $341 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $341 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $341 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $341 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:53PM | Arrival Time 08:26PM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $284 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $283 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $283 |
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Brescia buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:10 AM Padua | 2h05 | 3:15 AM Brescia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 AM Padua | 2h05 | 4:15 AM Brescia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Padua to Brescia run on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 39 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 39 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Brescia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brescia trip today.
Brescia’s main city museum complex inside a former monastery, covering Roman finds, Lombard heritage, and art across centuries. It is one of the city’s signature cultural visits.
An archaeological museum area integrated with Roman ruins, including the Capitolium and sanctuary remains. It is essential for understanding ancient Brixia.
The city’s principal art gallery, known for paintings from the Renaissance to later periods, with strong collections linked to Brescia and Lombardy.
The city’s most elegant square, lined with historic buildings and arcades. It is a natural base for walking, photography, and experiencing central Brescia.
The square connecting the Old and New Cathedrals, central to Brescia’s religious and historic identity. It is one of the essential stops in the old town.
The green hill area around the castle offers panoramic walks, open spaces, and one of the best viewpoints over the city. It is especially popular at sunset.
Traditional stuffed pasta from the Brescia area, usually filled with meat, cheese, breadcrumbs, and herbs, then dressed with melted butter and sage. It is one of the city’s best-known festive dishes.
A classic Brescian roast of skewered meats, slowly cooked for hours with butter and sage. It is a signature Sunday and celebration dish in the province.
Beef braised slowly in olive oil, anchovy, and aromatics, served very tender. Though linked especially to nearby Rovato, it is a famous traditional dish across the Brescia area.
An established restaurant known for refined Italian cuisine, quality ingredients, and an elegant setting suitable for a more upscale meal in Brescia.
A well-known traditional trattoria in Brescia, appreciated for local Brescian cooking, handmade pasta, and a warm, classic atmosphere.
Historic, casual osteria-style venue known for local specialties, cured meats, simple traditional dishes, and a lively old-town atmosphere.
Generally moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Padua to Brescia 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 Brescia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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