- Must visit
Cappella degli Scrovegni
Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ancona to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Padua will cost around zł 124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł 122.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 3 trains from Ancona to Padua, including 3 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 240 km distance in an average of 5 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 6 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest trains will take 6 h 6 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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Trains from Ancona to Padua run on average 76 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł 42 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (240 km) distance in 2h 50m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ancona to Padua.
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Padua trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 758+ 8900 | 3:06 AM Ancona station | 6h19 | 9:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 752+ 8900 | 3:12 AM Ancona station | 6h13 | 9:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 752+ Regionale Veloce 3998 | 3:12 AM Ancona station | 3h37 | 6:49 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 752+ 8924 | 3:12 AM Ancona station | 7h13 | 10:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 754+ 8904 | 3:17 AM Ancona station | 8h08 | 11:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 754+ 8924 | 3:17 AM Ancona station | 7h08 | 10:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 754+ Regionale Veloce 3962 | 3:17 AM Ancona station | 5h34 | 8:51 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 754+ 8900 | 3:17 AM Ancona station | 6h08 | 9:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902+ 8900 | 4:45 AM Ancona station | 4h40 | 9:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902+ 8904 | 4:45 AM Ancona station | 6h40 | 11:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902 · Regionale Veloce 3966 | 4:45 AM Ancona station | 5h06 | 9:51 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3902+ 8924 | 4:45 AM Ancona station | 5h40 | 10:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802+ 8924 | 5:20 AM Ancona station | 5h05 | 10:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802+ 8904 | 5:20 AM Ancona station | 6h05 | 11:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802 · FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 5:20 AM Ancona station | 3h44 | 9:04 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8802+ 8900 | 5:20 AM Ancona station | 4h05 | 9:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3904 · Regionale Veloce 3970 | 5:45 AM Ancona station | 5h06 | 10:51 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3904+ 8906 | 5:45 AM Ancona station | 6h40 | 12:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3904+ 8924 | 5:45 AM Ancona station | 4h40 | 10:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3904+ 8904 | 5:45 AM Ancona station | 5h40 | 11:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9802+ 8924 | 6:15 AM Ancona station | 4h10 | 10:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804 · FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 6:20 AM Ancona station | 3h44 | 10:04 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804+ 8924 | 6:20 AM Ancona station | 4h05 | 10:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8804+ 8904 | 6:20 AM Ancona station | 5h05 | 11:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3906+ 8906 | 6:45 AM Ancona station | 5h40 | 12:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3906 · Regionale Veloce 3972 | 6:45 AM Ancona station | 5h06 | 11:51 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3906+ 8904 | 6:45 AM Ancona station | 4h40 | 11:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3906+ 8908 | 6:45 AM Ancona station | 6h40 | 1:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806 · FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 7:20 AM Ancona station | 3h44 | 11:04 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806+ 8904 | 7:20 AM Ancona station | 4h05 | 11:25 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806+ 8906 | 7:20 AM Ancona station | 5h05 | 12:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8806+ 8908 | 7:20 AM Ancona station | 6h05 | 1:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale Veloce 3994 | 7:45 AM Ancona station | 5h06 | 12:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3908+ 8910 | 7:45 AM Ancona station | 6h40 | 2:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3908+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 7:45 AM Ancona station | 4h19 | 12:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3908+ 8908 | 7:45 AM Ancona station | 5h40 | 1:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3908+ 8906 | 7:45 AM Ancona station | 4h40 | 12:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 604+ 8906 | 8:38 AM Ancona station | 3h47 | 12:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 604+ 8910 | 8:38 AM Ancona station | 5h47 | 2:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 604+ 8908 | 8:38 AM Ancona station | 4h47 | 1:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910+ 8910 | 8:45 AM Ancona station | 5h40 | 2:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale Veloce 3974 | 8:45 AM Ancona station | 5h06 | 1:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910+ 8908 | 8:45 AM Ancona station | 4h40 | 1:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910+ 8914 | 8:45 AM Ancona station | 6h40 | 3:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 · FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 9:25 AM Ancona station | 3h39 | 1:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ 8910 | 9:25 AM Ancona station | 5h00 | 2:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ 8914 | 9:25 AM Ancona station | 6h00 | 3:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810+ 8908 | 9:25 AM Ancona station | 4h00 | 1:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 1776+ 8916 | 9:45 AM Ancona station | 6h40 | 4:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 1776 · Regionale Veloce 3978 | 9:45 AM Ancona station | 5h06 | 2:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 1776+ 8910 | 9:45 AM Ancona station | 4h40 | 2:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 1776+ 8914 | 9:45 AM Ancona station | 5h40 | 3:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806 · FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 10:28 AM Ancona station | 3h36 | 2:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806+ 8910 | 10:28 AM Ancona station | 3h57 | 2:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806+ 8914 | 10:28 AM Ancona station | 4h57 | 3:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9806+ 8916 | 10:28 AM Ancona station | 5h57 | 4:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ 8916 | 10:40 AM Ancona station | 5h45 | 4:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ Regionale Veloce 3978 | 10:40 AM Ancona station | 4h11 | 2:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ 8914 | 10:40 AM Ancona station | 4h45 | 3:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ 8910 | 10:40 AM Ancona station | 3h45 | 2:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914+ 8916 | 10:45 AM Ancona station | 5h40 | 4:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914 · Regionale Veloce 3980 | 10:45 AM Ancona station | 5h06 | 3:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914+ 8914 | 10:45 AM Ancona station | 4h40 | 3:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3914+ 8918 | 10:45 AM Ancona station | 7h40 | 6:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814 · FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 11:25 AM Ancona station | 3h39 | 3:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ 8914 | 11:25 AM Ancona station | 4h00 | 3:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ 8916 | 11:25 AM Ancona station | 5h00 | 4:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8814+ 8918 | 11:25 AM Ancona station | 7h00 | 6:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916 · Regionale Veloce 3982 | 11:45 AM Ancona station | 5h06 | 4:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916+ Intercity 588 | 11:45 AM Ancona station | 4h13 | 3:58 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916+ 8916 | 11:45 AM Ancona station | 4h40 | 4:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916+ 8918 | 11:45 AM Ancona station | 6h40 | 6:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3916+ 8928 | 11:45 AM Ancona station | 7h40 | 7:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ 8916 | 12:25 PM Ancona station | 4h00 | 4:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ 8928 | 12:25 PM Ancona station | 7h00 | 7:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 12:25 PM Ancona station | 3h06 | 3:31 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816+ 8918 | 12:25 PM Ancona station | 6h00 | 6:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608+ Regionale Veloce 3982 | 12:38 PM Ancona station | 4h13 | 4:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608+ 8918 | 12:38 PM Ancona station | 5h47 | 6:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608+ 8928 | 12:38 PM Ancona station | 6h47 | 7:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608+ 8916 | 12:38 PM Ancona station | 3h47 | 4:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale Veloce 3984 | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 5h06 | 5:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918+ 8918 | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 5h40 | 6:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918+ 8922 | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 8h40 | 9:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TTPER 17626 · Regionale Veloce 3986 | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 6h06 | 6:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918+ 8928 | 12:45 PM Ancona station | 6h40 | 7:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818 · FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 1:25 PM Ancona station | 3h39 | 5:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818+ 8918 | 1:25 PM Ancona station | 5h00 | 6:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818+ 8928 | 1:25 PM Ancona station | 6h00 | 7:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8818+ 8922 | 1:25 PM Ancona station | 8h00 | 9:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820 · FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 2:25 PM Ancona station | 3h39 | 6:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+ 8922 | 2:25 PM Ancona station | 7h00 | 9:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+ 8918 | 2:25 PM Ancona station | 4h00 | 6:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8820+ 8928 | 2:25 PM Ancona station | 5h00 | 7:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 610+ 8922 | 2:38 PM Ancona station | 6h47 | 9:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 610+ Regionale Veloce 3986 | 2:38 PM Ancona station | 4h13 | 6:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 610+ 8928 | 2:38 PM Ancona station | 4h47 | 7:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 610+ 8918 | 2:38 PM Ancona station | 3h47 | 6:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale Veloce 3988 | 2:45 PM Ancona station | 5h06 | 7:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922+ 8928 | 2:45 PM Ancona station | 4h40 | 7:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922+ 8922 | 2:45 PM Ancona station | 6h40 | 9:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922+ 8920 | 2:45 PM Ancona station | 5h40 | 8:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824 · FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 3:25 PM Ancona station | 3h39 | 7:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824+ 8922 | 3:25 PM Ancona station | 6h00 | 9:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824+ 8928 | 3:25 PM Ancona station | 4h00 | 7:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8824+ 8920 | 3:25 PM Ancona station | 5h00 | 8:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 1728+ 8922 | 4:01 PM Ancona station | 5h24 | 9:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 1728+ 8920 | 4:01 PM Ancona station | 4h24 | 8:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 1728 · Regionale Veloce 3990 | 4:01 PM Ancona station | 4h50 | 8:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1546+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 4:14 PM Ancona station | 3h50 | 8:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1546+ Regionale Veloce 3990 | 4:14 PM Ancona station | 4h37 | 8:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 1546+ 8922 | 4:14 PM Ancona station | 5h11 | 9:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 612+ 8922 | 4:38 PM Ancona station | 4h47 | 9:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 612+ 8920 | 4:38 PM Ancona station | 3h47 | 8:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926+ Intercity 592 | 4:45 PM Ancona station | 4h35 | 9:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3926+ 8922 | 4:45 PM Ancona station | 4h40 | 9:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808 · FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 5:25 PM Ancona station | 3h39 | 9:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9808+ 8922 | 5:25 PM Ancona station | 4h00 | 9:25 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2494 · Regionale Veloce 3992 | 5:57 PM Ancona station | 4h54 | 10:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 6:25 PM Ancona station | 3h13 | 9:38 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 614+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 6:38 PM Ancona station | 3h49 | 10:27 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 614+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 6:38 PM Ancona station | 4h13 | 10:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 6:45 PM Ancona station | 4h19 | 11:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Ancona to Padua with Regionale, Frecciarossa, and Intercity. Night trains available on this route with Intercity Notte. High-speed trains available on this route with Frecciarossa. Regional trains available on this route with Regionale. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
Padua’s main civic museum complex with archaeology, medieval and modern art, and access paired with the Scrovegni Chapel area.
University museum displaying one of Europe’s oldest botanical gardens, blending science, architecture, and rare plant collections.
One of Europe’s largest squares, ideal for strolling among statues, canals, and lawns; a signature public space of Padua.
Elegant central square lined with cafes and historic buildings, best known for the astronomical clock tower and lively evening atmosphere.
Historic market square beside Palazzo della Ragione, packed with daily local life, stalls, and excellent people-watching in the old center.
Bigoli pasta in a rich duck ragù, a classic of the Veneto inland. It is especially associated with festive Sunday meals in Padua and nearby towns.
Short tubular pasta with white beans, often made thick and rustic. A comforting Veneto staple linked to peasant cooking and common in Padua homes.
Rice slowly cooked with spring peas, traditionally from nearby Arquà Petrarca or Baone. A seasonal Euganean Hills dish valued for its sweetness and simplicity.
Established fine dining address with creative cuisine, tasting menus, and attentive service. Best for a higher-end meal in a modern elegant setting.
Historic central restaurant known for refined Paduan and Venetian cuisine in elegant rooms. Good choice for classic dishes with a polished atmosphere.
Well-known traditional venue serving Venetian and Paduan specialties, including bigoli and seasonal classics, in a warm and longstanding local setting.
Moderate for Northern Italy. Hotels and dining cost less than Venice, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly reasonable for tourists.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Most Ancona to Padua trains use the Ancona to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Ancona and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ancona is 1 km from Ancona city centre. Public transport options include:
Ancona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Little Italy, Trattoria da Nordio
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ancona. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ancona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ancona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ancona: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ancona: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Ancona, Grand Hotel Palace, SeePort Hotel.
Varano is 2 km from Ancona city centre. Public transport options include:
Varano has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Varano.
ATMs are available at Varano.
Available at Varano: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varano.
Padova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Zairo, Trattoria Al Fungo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Padova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Padova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Padova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Padova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grand'Italia, NH Padova, Hotel Europa.
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