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Palazzo Bo and Anatomical Theatre
Historic university seat with the celebrated anatomical theatre, one of Padua’s most important scholarly sites and a highlight for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$143
Average price
$143
Fastest journey
9 h 23 m
Average duration
18 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
521 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mannheim to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mannheim to Padua will cost around $143 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $143.
It's difficult to get from Mannheim to Padua without transferring at least once.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $162.
Distance: 323 miles (521 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$170 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $243 Average price | $228 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Padua:
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Padua costing on average $170 (€138).
A bus is $162 (€131) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Padua costing on average $243 (€197).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 6m.
Bus takes on average 12h 21m.
Tickets start at around $170 (€138) compared to roughly $228 (€185) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€47). The journey takes 9h 6m versus 9h 2m 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 Mannheim to Padua trains for today, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:33 AM Mannheim | 9h23 | 3:56 PM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Mannheim to Padua run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $67 (€54) but you can travel from only $60 (€48) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 323 miles (521 km) distance in 9h 23m.
Distance 323 miles (521 km) |
Average train duration 9h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€54) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 23m |
First train 1:15 AM |
Last train 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 63 days |
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