- 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.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Trains per day
74
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Spezia to Padua will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from La Spezia to Padua without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale 19248 · Regionale Veloce 3929 · Regionale Veloce 3986
Regionale 19232 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1703 · Regionale Veloce 3972
Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3974
Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale TTPER 3933 · Regionale Veloce 3990
Regionale TTPER 19230 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale Veloce 3970
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
Regionale Veloce 4018+
FRECCIAROSSA 9490
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046+
FRECCIAROSSA 9428
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+
Regionale Veloce 4018+
FRECCIAROSSA 9490
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046+
FRECCIAROSSA 9428
Intercity 511+
Regionale 18306+
FRECCIAROSSA 9423Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m 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 La Spezia to Padua:
A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Padua costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $98 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $59 (€49). The journey takes 4h 35m versus 3h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for La Spezia to Padua trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 670+ FRECCIAROSSA 9747 | 12:38 PM La Spezia Centrale | 6h06 | 6:44 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 19248 · Regionale Veloce 3929 · Regionale Veloce 3986 | 1:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 6:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19248 · Regionale Veloce 3929 · Regionale Veloce 3986 | 1:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 6:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18393+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 1:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h29 | 7:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 511+ Regionale Veloce 4040+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 1:55 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h09 | 6:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale Veloce 3931 · Regionale Veloce 3988 | 2:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 7:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale Veloce 3931 · Regionale Veloce 3988 | 2:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 7:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19363 · Regionale Veloce 4042+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 2:11 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h53 | 7:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18415+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 2:35 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h29 | 8:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale TTPER 3933+ FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 3:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h34 | 7:40 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale TTPER 3933 · Regionale Veloce 3990 | 3:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 8:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale TTPER 3933 · Regionale Veloce 3990 | 3:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 8:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18399+ Intercity 592 | 3:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h40 | 9:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18399+ Intercity 592 | 3:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h40 | 9:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ Regionale Veloce 4046+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 4:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 3h48 | 8:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048+ Intercity 592 | 4:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h59 | 9:20 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19367 · Regionale Veloce 4048+ Intercity 592 | 4:21 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h59 | 9:20 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19256 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 · Regionale Veloce 3992 | 5:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 10:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19256 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 · Regionale Veloce 3992 | 5:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 10:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18403+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 5:40 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h47 | 10:27 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ Regionale Veloce 4058+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 6:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h48 | 11:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ InterCityNotte 774 | 6:16 PM La Spezia Centrale | 11h29 | 5:45 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
Intercity 501+ Regionale 18254+ FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 4:24 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h40 | 9:04 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 501+ Regionale 18254+ FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 4:24 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h40 | 9:04 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18391+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 4:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h21 | 10:04 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 18391+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 4:43 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h21 | 10:04 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h48 | 10:44 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 652+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710 | 4:56 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h48 | 10:44 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19230 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale Veloce 3970 | 5:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 10:51 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19230 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 · Regionale Veloce 3970 | 5:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 10:51 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19335 · Regionale 18260+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 5:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h53 | 10:04 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19335 · Regionale 18260+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 5:11 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h53 | 10:04 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19232 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1703 · Regionale Veloce 3972 | 6:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 11:51 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19232 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1703 · Regionale Veloce 3972 | 6:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 11:51 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 658+ FRECCIAROSSA 9709 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h06 | 12:44 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 658+ FRECCIAROSSA 9709 | 6:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h06 | 12:44 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+ Regionale 18425+ FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 6:51 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h13 | 11:04 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8583+ Regionale 18425+ FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 6:51 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h13 | 11:04 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19234 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 · Regionale Veloce 3994 | 7:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 12:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19234 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717 · Regionale Veloce 3994 | 7:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 12:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h06 | 1:44 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 662+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 7:38 AM La Spezia Centrale | 6h06 | 1:44 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3974 | 8:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 1:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Regionale Veloce 3974 | 8:06 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 1:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ Regionale Veloce 4018+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 8:16 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h48 | 12:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ Regionale Veloce 4018+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 8:16 AM La Spezia Centrale | 3h48 | 12:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+ FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 8:32 AM La Spezia Centrale | 7h32 | 4:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+ Regionale Veloce 4020+ FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 8:32 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h32 | 1:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+ FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 8:32 AM La Spezia Centrale | 7h32 | 4:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIARGENTO 8551+ Regionale Veloce 4020+ FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 8:32 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h32 | 1:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale 4028+ FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 9:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h36 | 2:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 651+ Regionale 4028+ FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 9:28 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h36 | 2:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 10:17 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h47 | 3:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 505+ Regionale Veloce 4030+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 10:17 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h47 | 3:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19355 · Regionale 18288+ Intercity 588 | 10:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h37 | 3:58 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19355 · Regionale 18288+ Intercity 588 | 10:21 AM La Spezia Centrale | 5h37 | 3:58 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale Veloce 4032+ FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 11:23 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h41 | 4:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 657+ Regionale Veloce 4032+ FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 11:23 AM La Spezia Centrale | 4h41 | 4:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale Veloce 3984 | 12:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 5:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 19246 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 · Regionale Veloce 3984 | 12:06 PM La Spezia Centrale | 5h45 | 5:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19359 · Regionale Veloce 19498+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 12:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h54 | 5:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 19359 · Regionale Veloce 19498+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 12:10 PM La Spezia Centrale | 4h54 | 5:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from La Spezia to Padua run on average 39 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€25) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 4h 59m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average train duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 39 |
Fastest train 4h 59m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 10:33 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 21 days |
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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.
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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.
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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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