- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Buses per day
11
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 $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 11 buses that leave Padua for Florence on Tue, Jun 16, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 190 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 55 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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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FlixBus
FlixBus
2723
FlixBus
2701
2797
2723
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio 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 $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Florence:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Florence costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€14) compared to roughly $67 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€40). The journey takes 3h 6m versus 2h 35m 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 Itabus, FlixBus, Busitalia, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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 Itabus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Florence buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h55 | 11:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2729 | 7:30 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h30 | 11:00 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h10 | 11:20 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2723 | 9:45 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2h55 | 12:40 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2797 | 1:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2h55 | 4:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h10 | 4:50 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h05 | 6:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2795 | 3:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2h55 | 6:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h35 | 9:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h10 | 9:00 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
069 · 055 | 9:20 PM Padova, Autostazione | 3h55 | 1:15 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h15 | 1:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h40 | 1:30 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 0 transfersDirect | |
2771 | 10:20 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 3h15 | 1:35 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
2701 | 12:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2h55 | 3:10 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Padua to Florence run on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, 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 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 55m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly advisable.
Vast palace museum complex with royal apartments, Palatine Gallery, and decorative arts. A major stop for art, Medici history, and grand interiors.
Florence’s monumental heart, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower stand together. Essential for first-time visitors and photographers.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most important and lively public spaces.
Florence’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media for its sweeping skyline panorama.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Grilled Rare Over Coals. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cuisine.
A Traditional Florentine Street Food Made From The Fourth Stomach Of The Cow, Slow-Cooked In Broth And Served In A Roll, Often With Green Sauce.
A Rustic Tomato, Bread, Garlic, And Olive Oil Soup. It Is A Beloved Tuscan Dish That Turns Stale Bread Into Rich Comfort Food.
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Refined Tuscan Cuisine With Creative Technique, Elegant Service, And A Contemporary Fine-Dining Atmosphere.
A Small, Long-Running Florentine Favorite Known For Traditional Cooking, Especially Butter Chicken And Simple Tuscan Classics In An Old-School Setting.
A Historic, Casual Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Tuscan Soups, And A Lively Local Atmosphere.
Generally moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual food and coffee remain fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated.
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Scandicci Villa Costanza, Florence -> Firenze Santa Maria Novella, Florence
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