- 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 on Aug 31
$68
Average ticket price on Aug 31
$103
Fastest journey on Aug 31
4 h 59 m
Average journey duration on Aug 31
5 h 2 m
Trains on Aug 31
109
Distance
543 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Naples Centrale to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples Centrale to Padua will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
On Mon, Aug 31, we found 109 trains from Naples Centrale to Padua, including 20 direct services.
On Mon, Aug 31 the direct trains cover the 543 km distance in an average of 5 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 59 m .
On Mon, Aug 31 the slowest trains will take 5 h 5 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.
Intercity 590+
Regionale Veloce 3990
Intercity 596+
Regionale Veloce 3992
8956+
Regionale Veloce 3994
8904+
Regionale Veloce 3994
8966+
Regionale Veloce 3992
FRECCIAROSSA 9420
FRECCIAROSSA 9648 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480
FRECCIAROSSA 9490
FRECCIAROSSA 9434
8916Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples Centrale to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 337 miles (543 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Naples Centrale to Padua:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples Centrale to Padua costing on average $60 (€49).
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples Centrale to Padua costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 47m.
Tickets start at around $60 (€49) compared to roughly $209 (€169) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $148 (€120). The journey takes 7h 30m versus 6h 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.
Direct services run with Italo, Frecciarossa.
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 Naples Centrale to Padua trains for today, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 7:45 AM Naples Centrale | 5h19 | 1:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 8:09 AM Naples Centrale | 5h16 | 1:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9310 · FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 8:40 AM Naples Centrale | 5h24 | 2:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5218+ FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 9:14 AM Naples Centrale | 5h50 | 3:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8910 | 9:15 AM Naples Centrale | 5h10 | 2:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale Veloce 3990 | 9:15 AM Naples Centrale | 11h36 | 8:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8914 | 10:03 AM Naples Centrale | 5h22 | 3:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9632+ Intercity 588 | 10:35 AM Naples Centrale | 5h23 | 3:58 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 11:05 AM Naples Centrale | 4h59 | 4:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 11:20 AM Naples Centrale | 5h05 | 4:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 11:55 AM Naples Centrale | 5h09 | 5:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 596+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 12:59 PM Naples Centrale | 9h52 | 10:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8918 | 1:17 PM Naples Centrale | 5h08 | 6:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 1:55 PM Naples Centrale | 5h09 | 7:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 2:15 PM Naples Centrale | 5h10 | 7:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9648 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 2:40 PM Naples Centrale | 5h00 | 7:40 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 2:55 PM Naples Centrale | 5h09 | 8:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 3:20 PM Naples Centrale | 5h05 | 8:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 3:45 PM Naples Centrale | 5h19 | 9:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 4:20 PM Naples Centrale | 5h05 | 9:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 4:55 PM Naples Centrale | 5h32 | 10:27 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9662 · FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 5:10 PM Naples Centrale | 5h17 | 10:27 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 6:00 PM Naples Centrale | 5h04 | 11:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 7:31 PM Naples Centrale | 10h14 | 5:45 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9674+ InterCityNotte 774 | 8:08 PM Naples Centrale | 9h37 | 5:45 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 798+ Intercity 603+ Regionale Veloce 3966 | 9:35 PM Naples Centrale | 12h16 | 9:51 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, August 31 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9606 · FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 4:55 AM Naples Centrale | 5h09 | 10:04 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8954+ FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 5:30 AM Naples Centrale | 5h34 | 11:04 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8954+ Regionale Veloce 3972 | 5:30 AM Naples Centrale | 6h21 | 11:51 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8954+ Regionale Veloce 3994 | 5:30 AM Naples Centrale | 7h21 | 12:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8904 | 5:49 AM Naples Centrale | 5h36 | 11:25 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904+ Regionale Veloce 3994 | 5:49 AM Naples Centrale | 7h02 | 12:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8904+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 5:49 AM Naples Centrale | 6h15 | 12:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8904+ Regionale Veloce 3974 | 5:49 AM Naples Centrale | 8h02 | 1:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 5:50 AM Naples Centrale | 5h14 | 11:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9912+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 6:00 AM Naples Centrale | 6h04 | 12:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
9912+ Regionale Veloce 3994 | 6:00 AM Naples Centrale | 6h51 | 12:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
9912+ Regionale Veloce 3974 | 6:00 AM Naples Centrale | 7h51 | 1:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
9972+ Regionale Veloce 3994 | 6:20 AM Naples Centrale | 6h31 | 12:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
9972+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 6:20 AM Naples Centrale | 5h44 | 12:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
9972+ Regionale Veloce 3974 | 6:20 AM Naples Centrale | 7h31 | 1:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8956+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 6:45 AM Naples Centrale | 5h19 | 12:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8956+ Regionale Veloce 3994 | 6:45 AM Naples Centrale | 6h06 | 12:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8956+ Regionale Veloce 3974 | 6:45 AM Naples Centrale | 7h06 | 1:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 7:00 AM Naples Centrale | 5h04 | 12:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9916+ Regionale Veloce 3974 | 7:05 AM Naples Centrale | 6h46 | 1:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
9916+ FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 7:05 AM Naples Centrale | 5h59 | 1:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
9916+ Regionale Veloce 3978 | 7:05 AM Naples Centrale | 7h46 | 2:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8906+ Regionale Veloce 3974 | 7:20 AM Naples Centrale | 6h31 | 1:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8906 | 7:20 AM Naples Centrale | 5h05 | 12:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906+ FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 7:20 AM Naples Centrale | 5h44 | 1:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8906+ Regionale Veloce 3978 | 7:20 AM Naples Centrale | 7h31 | 2:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 588 | 7:31 AM Naples Centrale | 8h27 | 3:58 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Naples Centrale to Padua run on average 30 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:55, the last at 18:27. The fastest train covers the 337 miles (543 km) distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 337 miles (543 km) |
Average train duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 4h 50m |
First train 2:55 AM |
Last train 6:27 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Padua — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Padua trip today.
Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
Padua’s main civic museum complex with archaeology, medieval and modern art, and access paired with the Scrovegni Chapel area.
University museum displaying one of Europe’s oldest botanical gardens, blending science, architecture, and rare plant collections.
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.
Short tubular pasta with white beans, often made thick and rustic. A comforting Veneto staple linked to peasant cooking and common in Padua homes.
Rice slowly cooked with spring peas, traditionally from nearby Arquà Petrarca or Baone. A seasonal Euganean Hills dish valued for its sweetness and simplicity.
Established fine dining address with creative cuisine, tasting menus, and attentive service. Best for a higher-end meal in a modern elegant setting.
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Naples Centrale to Padua 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 Padua, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Naples Centrale to Padua trains use the Napoli Centrale to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Naples Centrale and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Napoli Centrale is 2 km from Naples city centre. Public transport options include:
Napoli Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Tentazioni Cafe, Burger King, VyTA Boulangerie, Time Cafè, Caffè Toraldo, Chalet Ciro, Cibiamo, Chef Express, Eccellenze Della Costiera, 100 Montaditos, & more
Free WiFi throughout the station. ATMs are located at various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 21:10. Information desks are located on the ground floor in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is kiPoint luggage storage is located close to Platform 2, open daily from 06:00 to 23:00. .
Available at Napoli Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Napoli Centrale: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Napoli Centrale: The station is fully accessible. The Sala Blu office provides services and assists customers with disabilities. .
Nearby hotels include Grand Hotel Europa, Starhotels Terminus, B&B Hotel Napoli.
Padova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Zairo, Trattoria Al Fungo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Padova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Padova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Padova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Padova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grand'Italia, NH Padova, Hotel Europa.
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