The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Padova
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Padova is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Padova will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 44 trains that leave Bologna for Padova on Wed, Jun 10, 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.
Regionale Veloce 39781:10 PM1h41Bologna Centrale2:51 PMPadova$141One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39985:20 AM1h29Bologna Centrale6:49 AMPadova$141One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39886:10 PM1h41Bologna Centrale7:51 PMPadova$141One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39668:10 AM1h41Bologna Centrale9:51 AMPadova$141One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce 39865:10 PM1h41Bologna Centrale6:51 PMPadova$141One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94806:41 PM0h59Bologna Centrale7:40 PMPadova$371One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 943410:01 PM1h03Bologna Centrale11:04 PMPadova$371One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94235:01 PM1h03Bologna Centrale6:04 PMPadova$371One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94266:01 PM1h03Bologna Centrale7:04 PMPadova$371One-way0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 94308:01 PM1h03Bologna Centrale9:04 PMPadova$371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna to Padova
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Padova among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Padova:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Padova costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Padova take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 46m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 17m by train vs 1h 28m by car) and roughly $21 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 (€12) vs $35 (€29)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bologna to Padova train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Padova trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 3:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 4:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 4:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 3:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 4:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 4:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 5:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 5:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 5:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 6:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 6:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8918 | 5:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 6:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 7:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 7:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 6:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 7:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 6:41 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h59 | 7:40 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 8:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 8:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 7:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 8:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 592 | 8:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h20 | 9:20 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 8:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 9:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h20 | 9:38 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 8:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 9:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | 9:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 10:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 9:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 10:27 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 10:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 11:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
InterCityNotte 774 | 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h20 | 5:45 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3998 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h29 | 6:49 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3960 | 6:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 7:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 8:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 8:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 9:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3966 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 9:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | 8:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 9:25 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8502 · FRECCIAROSSA 9715 | 9:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h58 | 11:14 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8924 | 9:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 11:10 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h47 | 11:48 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | 10:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h39 | 12:00 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16036 · Regionale Veloce 3497 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h10 | 2:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506+ Regionale Veloce 3613 | 11:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h04 | 1:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8906 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h48 | 1:09 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 12:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h11 | 2:32 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 2:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 1:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 2:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 2:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 3:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h13 | 3:31 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 2:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 3:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 | 2:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 3:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 588 | 2:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h07 | 3:58 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Padova
Trains from Bologna to Padova run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 41 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:21, the last at 20:10. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 41 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 7:21 AM |
Last train 8:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Bologna to Padova trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Bologna and Padova from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Padova
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Padova by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Padova, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Padova
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazzale Stazione.
- Ristorante Zairo
- Trattoria Al Fungo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Grand'Italia
- NH Padova
- Hotel Europa
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-11 for trains to Venice, Milan, Rome
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Hall 3: connections to tram and bus services
- Tram: Line SIR1
- Bus: Several lines available including 3, 6, 10, 11, 12, 18
- Taxi: Available outside the main entrance
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