- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking in busy seasons.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padova to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padova to Florence will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 41 trains that leave Padova for Florence on Sun, May 31, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 190 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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 Veloce 3977 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale TTPER 17859 · Regionale 18527
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 1794
FRECCIAROSSA 9415
FRECCIAROSSA 9411
FRECCIAROSSA 8419
FRECCIAROSSA 9425
FRECCIAROSSA 9427Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padova to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m 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 Padova to Florence:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padova to Florence costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
The journey is about 18m faster (2h 20m by train vs 2h 38m by car) and roughly $44 (€35) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($23 (€19) vs $67 (€54)). 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 Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
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 Padova to Florence trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 2:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18521 | 1:09 PM Padova | 3h43 | 4:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8913 | On time 1:35 PM Padova | 1h45 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 1:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 3:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525 | 2:09 PM Padova | 3h43 | 5:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8915 | On time 2:35 PM Padova | 1h45 | 4:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 4:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 | 3:09 PM Padova | 3h43 | 6:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8919 | 3:35 PM Padova | 1h45 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594 | 3:50 PM Padova | 2h35 | 6:25 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 3:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 5:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529 | 4:09 PM Padova | 3h43 | 7:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8923 | On time 4:35 PM Padova | 1h45 | 6:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 6:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531 | 5:09 PM Padova | 3h43 | 8:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8925 | 5:35 PM Padova | 1h45 | 7:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 5:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 7:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599 | 6:09 PM Padova | 3h13 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851 | 6:09 PM Padova | 4h01 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
8927 | On time 6:35 PM Padova | 1h45 | 8:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 8:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 7:56 PM Padova | 1h43 | 9:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539 | 8:09 PM Padova | 3h41 | 11:50 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 7:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 8:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509 | 7:09 AM Padova | 3h43 | 10:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509 | 7:09 AM Padova | 3h48 | 10:57 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8903 | On time 7:35 AM Padova | 1h45 | 9:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 9:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | On time 8:35 AM Padova | 1h45 | 10:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 8:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 10:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 · Regionale 17821 · Regionale 18515 | 9:09 AM Padova | 4h43 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8907 | 9:35 AM Padova | 1h45 | 11:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584 | 9:50 AM Padova | 2h37 | 12:27 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 11:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | On time 10:35 AM Padova | 1h45 | 12:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 12:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517 | 11:09 AM Padova | 3h43 | 2:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8911 | On time 11:35 AM Padova | 1h45 | 1:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 1:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale TTPER 17935 · Regionale 18519 | 12:09 PM Padova | 3h43 | 3:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8929 | On time 12:35 PM Padova | 1h45 | 2:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Padova to Florence run on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 26 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:50, the last at 19:09. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 26 |
Fastest train 2h 35m |
First train 7:50 AM |
Last train 7:09 PM |
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Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits and often requires advance booking in busy seasons.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this compact but world-famous museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Timed entry is commonly advisable.
Outstanding museum for original sculptures and treasures from Florence Cathedral, including works by Donatello, Ghiberti, and Michelangelo. A superb companion to the Duomo complex.
The monumental heart of Florence, surrounded by the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower. Essential for first-time visitors and iconic city views.
Historic civic square lined with statues and anchored by Palazzo Vecchio. A lively open-air showcase of Florence’s political and artistic heritage.
The city’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset for sweeping panoramas over Florence. A social-media favorite and classic photo stop.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Charcoal-Grilled Rare. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cooking.
A Hearty Tuscan Soup Of Bread, Cannellini Beans, Kale, And Vegetables, Traditionally Reboiled The Next Day For Deeper Flavor.
A Rustic Tomato And Bread Soup With Garlic, Olive Oil, And Basil. It Is A Beloved Florentine Comfort Dish.
A Refined Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Creative Tuscan Cuisine In An Elegant Contemporary Setting.
An Old-Style Florentine Institution Known For Its Butter Chicken, Artichoke Omelette, And Traditional Tuscan Atmosphere.
Historic, Bustling Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Florentine Classics Such As Bistecca Alla Fiorentina And Ribollita.
Moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual dining and local transport stay reasonable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change is fine in cafes; round up taxi fares.
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Florence Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
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