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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
$78
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 51 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
412 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nice to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Padua will cost around $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
It's difficult to get from Nice to Padua without transferring at least 2 times.
86027+
Intercity 635+
Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521
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Intercity 745+
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507
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Intercity 635+
Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521
86017+
Intercity 745+
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507
86039+
Intercity 635+
Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521
86039+
Intercity 635+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757
86009+
Intercity 631+
FRECCIAROSSA 9731
86017+
Intercity 745+
FRECCIAROSSA 9737
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Intercity 635+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757
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Intercity 635+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $46.
Distance: 256 miles (412 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $166 Average price | $174 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Padua:
A train is $0.88 (€0.71) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nice to Padua costing on average $60 (€48).
A train is $107 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Padua costing on average $166 (€134).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $174 (€140) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $115 (€93). The journey takes 6h 25m versus 6h 9m 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 Nice to Padua trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86007+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 7:22 AM Nice-Ville | 13h52 | 9:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86007+ Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 7:22 AM Nice-Ville | 9h52 | 5:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86007+ Intercity 631+ FRECCIAROSSA 9731 | 7:22 AM Nice-Ville | 8h22 | 3:44 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86009+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 7:54 AM Nice-Ville | 13h20 | 9:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86009+ Intercity 631+ FRECCIAROSSA 9731 | 7:54 AM Nice-Ville | 7h50 | 3:44 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86009+ Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 7:54 AM Nice-Ville | 9h20 | 5:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86013+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 8:22 AM Nice-Ville | 12h52 | 9:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86013+ Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 8:22 AM Nice-Ville | 8h52 | 5:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86013+ Intercity 745+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 8:22 AM Nice-Ville | 9h58 | 6:20 PM Padova | 3 transfers | |
86015+ Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 8:53 AM Nice-Ville | 8h21 | 5:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86015+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 8:53 AM Nice-Ville | 12h21 | 9:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86015+ Intercity 745+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 8:53 AM Nice-Ville | 9h27 | 6:20 PM Padova | 3 transfers | |
86017+ Intercity 745+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 7h51 | 5:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86017+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 11h51 | 9:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86017+ Intercity 745+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 9:23 AM Nice-Ville | 8h57 | 6:20 PM Padova | 3 transfers | |
86019+ Regionale 12267 · Regionale Veloce 3021+ FRECCIAROSSA 9755 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 10h50 | 8:44 PM Padova | 3 transfers | |
86019+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 13h26 | 11:20 PM Padova | 3 transfers | |
86019+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 9:54 AM Nice-Ville | 11h20 | 9:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Regionale 12267 · Regionale Veloce 3021+ FRECCIAROSSA 9755 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 10h22 | 8:44 PM Padova | 3 transfers | |
86023+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 10h52 | 9:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86023+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 10:22 AM Nice-Ville | 12h58 | 11:20 PM Padova | 3 transfers | |
86025+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 12h26 | 11:20 PM Padova | 3 transfers | |
86025+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 10h20 | 9:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86025+ Regionale 12267 · Regionale Veloce 3021+ FRECCIAROSSA 9755 | 10:54 AM Nice-Ville | 9h50 | 8:44 PM Padova | 3 transfers | |
86027+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 9h52 | 9:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86027+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 11:22 AM Nice-Ville | 11h58 | 11:20 PM Padova | 3 transfers | |
86033+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 8h48 | 9:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86033+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 12:26 PM Nice-Ville | 10h54 | 11:20 PM Padova | 3 transfers | |
86035+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 8h20 | 9:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86035+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 12:54 PM Nice-Ville | 10h26 | 11:20 PM Padova | 3 transfers | |
86037+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 9h58 | 11:20 PM Padova | 3 transfers | |
86037+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 1:22 PM Nice-Ville | 7h52 | 9:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86039+ Intercity 635+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 7h20 | 9:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
86039+ Intercity 635+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 1:54 PM Nice-Ville | 9h26 | 11:20 PM Padova | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Nice to Padua run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 256 miles (412 km) distance in 7h 11m.
Distance 256 miles (412 km) |
Average train duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 7h 11m |
First train 1:15 AM |
Last train 9:00 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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