- Must visit
Palazzo della Ragione
Historic hall with large fresco cycles and civic heritage displays; often visited as both a monument and a cultural exhibition space.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Desenzano del Garda to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Desenzano del Garda to Padua will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 37 trains that leave Desenzano del Garda for Padua on Sun, Jun 21, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 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.
Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503
Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3495
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale Veloce 3499
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3422
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8977
8993
8997
FRECCIAROSSA 9733Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Desenzano del Garda to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m 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 Desenzano del Garda to Padua:
A train is $117 (€95) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Desenzano del Garda to Padua costing on average $132 (€108).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
The journey is about 8m faster (1h 10m by train vs 1h 18m by car) and roughly $20 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 (€13) vs $36 (€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, Frecciarossa, Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Desenzano del Garda to Padua trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9703 | 7:38 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 8:44 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2613+ FRECCIAROSSA 9705 | 7:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h25 | 9:14 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale Veloce 3489 | 7:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 9:20 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2691+ FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 8:16 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 9:44 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485 | 8:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 10:20 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2655+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710 | 9:14 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h30 | 10:44 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2655 · Regionale Veloce 22469 | 9:14 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h45 | 10:59 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3495 | 9:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 11:20 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9715 | 10:08 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 11:14 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2657+ FRECCIAROSSA 9717 | 10:14 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h30 | 11:44 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8977 | On time 10:27 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h05 | 11:32 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3513 | 10:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 12:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9709 | 11:38 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 12:44 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale Veloce 3613 | 11:49 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 1:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 12:38 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 1:44 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale Veloce 3497 | 12:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 2:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8983 | On time 1:27 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h05 | 2:32 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9727 | 1:38 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 2:44 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale Veloce 3499 | 1:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 3:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503 | 2:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 4:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9733 | 3:08 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 4:14 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9735 | 3:38 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 4:44 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 3:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h25 | 5:14 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 | 3:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 5:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 4:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 6:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9743 | 5:08 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 6:14 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2671+ FRECCIAROSSA 9747 | 5:24 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h20 | 6:44 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3547 | 5:55 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h25 | 7:20 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 6:07 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h07 | 7:14 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8993 | On time 6:27 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h05 | 7:32 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3422 | 6:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 8:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9753 | 7:08 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 8:14 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale Veloce 3501 | 7:49 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h33 | 9:22 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 8:08 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 9:14 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8997 | On time 8:27 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h05 | 9:32 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9763 | 9:38 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h09 | 10:47 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3549 | 9:55 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h25 | 11:20 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Desenzano del Garda to Padua run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 12:49 AM |
Last train 11:49 PM |
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Historic hall with large fresco cycles and civic heritage displays; often visited as both a monument and a cultural exhibition space.
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Elegant central square framed by historic buildings and the clock tower, especially atmospheric in the evening.
Thick, rough-textured fresh pasta typical of the Veneto, traditionally served with duck ragù or anchovy-onion sauce. It is one of the most recognisable local pasta dishes around Padua.
Creamy risotto made with Veneto red radicchio, valued for its slight bitterness and seasonal character. It is a classic regional first course often found in Padua.
A celebrated Veneto stockfish dish slowly cooked with milk, onion and olive oil until very soft. Though from nearby Vicenza, it is widely appreciated and commonly eaten in Padua.
Established restaurant in the historic centre offering refined Veneto cuisine in an elegant setting, suitable for a more polished meal.
Famous street-food stop on Piazza delle Erbe, celebrated for octopus and seafood snacks that reflect the Veneto market tradition.
Historic traditional trattoria known for classic Paduan and Veneto cooking, seasonal dishes and a warm old-style atmosphere.
Moderate by Italian standards: coffee and casual meals are affordable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
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