The cheapest and fastest buses from Padua to Florence
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Padua to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Florence will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 14 buses that leave Padua for Florence on Fri, Jan 30, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 30 the direct buses cover the 190 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jan 30 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 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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Compare train and bus for Padua to Florence
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Padua to Florence Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 05:44PM | Duration 9h19 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Live departures
Padua to Florence bus times
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Florence buses for today, Thursday, January 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h10 | 8:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h35 | 8:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
069 · 055 | 8:20 PM Padova, Autostazione | 3h55 | 12:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h40 | 12:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h15 | 12:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2791 | 10:40 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h30 | 2:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, January 30 | |||||
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h25 | 9:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h10 | 10:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h10 | 3:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h05 | 5:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Padua to Florence
Buses from Padua to Florence run on average 17 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 2h 55m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Busitalia, Infobus, Marino Autolinee from Padua to FlorenceYou can travel by bus between Padua to Florence with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Busitalia, Infobus, Marino Autolinee for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Padua to Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Padua to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Busitalia
- People with disabilities or reduced mobility have the right to free transport of their folding wheelchair or mobility aids in the luggage compartment, and assistance dogs and companions travel free of charge if continuous assistance is required.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Florence Cathedral, an iconic Gothic structure known for its stunning dome designed by Brunelleschi
- Uffizi Gallery, a renowned art museum housing masterpieces by artists like Botticelli and Michelangelo
- Ponte Vecchio, a historic bridge famous for its shops and picturesque views over the Arno River
- Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace that serves as Florence's town hall and a museum
- Boboli Gardens, a vast and elegant park behind Pitti Palace featuring sculptures and fountains.
- Climb to Piazzale Michelangelo, a popular spot offering panoramic views of Florence's skyline
- Visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David
- Take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Tuscan dishes
- Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region
- Explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market for local goods and delicacies.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Busitalia
- Vouchers are issued for cancellations made before departure, which can be used for future purchases within one year.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Busitalia
- One piece of hand luggage (50x30x25 cm, max 10 kg) and one piece of hold luggage (80x50x30 cm, max 20 kg) are included free of charge.
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Busitalia
- An additional hold luggage item (80x50x30 cm, max 20 kg) or special baggage (total volume not exceeding 240 cm, max 30 kg) can be purchased.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Busitalia
- Small pets (cats or small dogs) are allowed free of charge if held and not disturbing other customers
- medium and large dogs require a ticket and must have a muzzle and leash.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Padua to Florence
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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