Bologna to Padua train

Trains from Bologna to Padua

On average, one of the 25 trains plying Bologna to Padua spend about 1h 39min to complete on trip, a 69.4 miles (111 km) train journey. However, this journey time may vary depending on the type of train, time of the day, and whether it’s over the weekdays or during weekdays.

Bologna to Padua Train Time: Daily Departures

Direct trains to Padua from Bologna take about 1hr 39min to cover 69.4 miles (111 km) between the cities. Early risers hoping to catch the first train leaving Bologna to Padua must be at the station by 5:12 a.m. Don’t miss the 7:18 p.m train if you are running late and would like to get to padua in time. This is the last train leaving Padua for the day.

How long is the journey by train from Bologna to Padua?

The popular train station in Bologna for trains heading to Padua is about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the town center. If you are in downtown Bologna, you can get a taxi to take you to the nearest train station in about 7min. You will find a direct train at the station to take you to Padua in about 1h 39min. Therefore, the overall journey time is about 1h 48min. However, weekends and holiday trips can sometimes take a little longer.

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What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Bologna to Padua?

Departure train station:Trains from Bologna to Padua depart from Bologna Centrale daily. The station is about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the city center. Suppose you are in Bologna town center and want to go to Bologna Centrale, the local buses or taxis will take you there in about 7min. Bologna Borgo Panigale is an

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ernative train station in Bologna. It’s smaller and less busy than Bologna Centrale. Restaurants, shops, waiting areas, washrooms, and ticket sales offices are the common amenities at these two stations.

Arrival train station:Trains arriving at Padua from Bologna end in Padova train station. Padova is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from the city center. You can take a taxi to get you to downtown Padua after arriving at the train station. While a taxi will take about 7 min to get you downtown or in the CBD, walking will take about 30 to 35 min. at the station, you buy a newspaper at the vending machine, use the washrooms, keep your language in the storage area, take a cup of coffee at the café, or wait for your train in the waiting area.

Which train companies travel from Bologna to Padua?

The Regionale Veloce (RV) and the Regionale are the main train companies that operate Bologna’s rail route to Padua. Both companies operate different types of trains that offer almost similar services. One big difference between the two trains is that Regionale Veloce (RV) travels faster than Regionale. The Regionale train makes trips with multiple stopovers that make the journey long. On the other hand, Regionale Veloce (RV) is faster since the train makes direct trips or has fewer stopovers along the journey.

Night trains Bologna

If you prefer nighttime trains, the route has some direct trains for the Journey. The train leaves Bologna train stations at 9:21 p.m. Regionale Veloce (RV) and Regionale trains make night trips to Padua from Bologna. You can also board trains that depart the Bologna Centrale earlier than the last direct train. You can as well book any other train that departs past 9:21 p.m. However, after the last direct train, trains take longer to arrive at Padua.

Trenitalia trains from Bologna to Padua

Trenitalia is a popular railroad company in Italy that operates both Regionale Veloce (RV), and RegionaletrainsThe company has trains that travel on weekdays, weekends, and holidays. At least 40 direct trains travel from Bologna to Padua on weekdays. The demand for direct trains traveling on weekends and holidays can vary from 40 to 35 direct trains. Trenitalia trains take about 1hr 39min to travel to Padua.

Trains from Bologna to Padua: Sustainability travel

Modern trains have a low energy consumption rate, which favors energy conservation for future generations. Trains are also fuel_efficient and consume less energy when compared to buses and airplanes. For example, the journey by buses to Padua from Bologna carrying a certain number of passengers uses at least 30 percent more energy than a similar trip by train. On the other hand, the same journey by airplane uses 20 percent more energy when compared to a train. Apart from that, there are modern trains that use electricity generated from renewable sources. Such trains have zero carbon dioxide footprint. Additionally, a single trip by train transports hundreds of travelers when compared to buses and airplanes. As a result, trains spend less fuel per person per trip than buses and airplanes. Moreover, while airports are stationed miles away from the city center, most of the train stations run to the heart of the town. As a result, commuters do not require additional transport to get them to the city center.

Train Bologna to Padua: Services on Board

Regionale Veloce (RV) and Regionale trains have first and second_class seats available to passengers at affordable rates. The trains also have Air Conditioner Units and are fitted with low_floor entries for easy accessibility to people with disabilities. Additionally, the trains have a team of stewards that assist passengers in boarding the trains whenever necessary. The trains also allow passengers to travel with one carry_on bag and two suitcases luggage free of charge. Moreover, the companies allow passengers to travel with a pet that weighs less than 22 lbs (10 kg) and is in a pet carrier. A passenger wishing to travel with a pet weighing above 22 lbs (10 kg) should give the company a 24hr notice for timely arrangements. However, guide dogs can travel with the owner free of charge, provided that the dog is leashed and muzzled.

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How to find cheap train tickets from Bologna to Padua?

A passenger who books a train months or weeks before the travel date is likely to pay less than the one who buys the ticket last minute. You also have the option of booking tickets as early as six months in advance. Passengers booking early tickets enjoy the early_booking offers and discounts. If you are flexible in your travel arrangements, you can get train tickets that cost cheaper but travel a few days earlier or a few hours later. You may also consider boarding slow_journey trains traveling to