- Must visit
Vatican Museums
World-famous museum complex with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical and Renaissance collections. Timed entry is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
394 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Padua to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Rome will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 16 buses that leave Padua for Rome on Sat, Jun 06, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 394 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 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.
2729
2723
2797
FlixBus
2795
2797
2701
2795
2771
2729Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight 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 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $152 Average price |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline |
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 Rome:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Rome costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $124 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Rome costing on average $152 (€123).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 4m.
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Rome buses for today, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 11h10 | 5:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
069 · 055 | 9:20 PM Padova, Autostazione | 7h10 | 4:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 8h20 | 6:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
2771 | 10:20 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 6h35 | 4:55 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 8h20 | 7:05 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
2701 | 12:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 6h15 | 6:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 7h20 | 2:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
2729 | 7:30 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 6h50 | 2:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 6h55 | 3:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 8h45 | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
2723 | 9:45 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 6h50 | 4:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 9h40 | 8:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
2797 | 1:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 6h15 | 7:40 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 7h30 | 9:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 8h00 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
2795 | 3:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 6h20 | 9:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Padua to Rome run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 244 miles (394 km) distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 244 miles (394 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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World-famous museum complex with the Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms, and major classical and Renaissance collections. Timed entry is strongly recommended due to very high demand.
One of Rome’s finest art museums, known for Bernini sculptures and paintings by Caravaggio and Raphael. Advance reservation is typically required because entry is strictly timed.
The city’s historic civic museums on Capitoline Hill, featuring Roman bronzes, imperial sculpture, and art with views over the Forum.
Elegant Baroque square built on an ancient stadium, lined with fountains, palaces, and lively street life. A classic area for strolling and people-watching.
Atmospheric neighborhood of narrow lanes, ivy-covered buildings, and busy evening streets. Popular with visitors but still one of Rome’s most characteristic areas.
Famous monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna and Trinità dei Monti. A highly photographed landmark and social-media favorite.
A classic Roman pasta with pecorino Romano and black pepper. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and a benchmark of Roman cooking.
Traditional Roman pasta made with guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino Romano, and black pepper. It is famous for its rich sauce without cream.
A beloved pasta sauce of tomato, guanciale, and pecorino Romano, closely tied to Rome’s culinary identity and served with bucatini or rigatoni.
Rome’s most famous fine-dining restaurant, offering elegant tasting menus, panoramic views, and one of the city’s most prestigious dining experiences.
A historic trattoria near the Pantheon, famous for traditional Roman dishes such as gricia, amatriciana, and seasonal specialties.
A celebrated central Rome venue known for classic Roman pasta, exceptional cured meats, and a refined but lively atmosphere.
Rome is moderate by Western Europe standards: sights are affordable, but central hotels and tourist-area dining cost more.
Service is usually included or modest. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated.
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