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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major fine arts museum with important works from the Bolognese school, including Giotto, Raphael, Perugino, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padua to Bologna Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Bologna Airport will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
It's difficult to get from Padua to Bologna Airport without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3979+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX169
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale TTPER 17537+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX065
Regionale Veloce 3967 · Treno 3967 effettuato con bus VE603+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX081
Regionale 3997 · Treno 3997 effettuato con bus VE611+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX095
Regionale Veloce 3961+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX027
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX057
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX105
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX015
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX165
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX195Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Bologna Airport:
A train is $69 (€56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Bologna Airport costing on average $100 (€80).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 34m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} 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 Padua to Bologna Airport trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9415+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX105 | 11:56 AM Padova | 1h23 | 1:19 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3973+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX117 | 12:09 PM Padova | 1h58 | 2:07 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX121 | 12:56 PM Padova | 1h27 | 2:23 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3975+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX131 | 1:09 PM Padova | 1h54 | 3:03 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX135 | 1:56 PM Padova | 1h23 | 3:19 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3977+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX147 | 2:09 PM Padova | 1h58 | 4:07 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX151 | 2:56 PM Padova | 1h27 | 4:23 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3979+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX171 | 3:09 PM Padova | 2h34 | 5:43 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX159 | 3:21 PM Padova | 1h34 | 4:55 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX165 | 3:56 PM Padova | 1h23 | 5:19 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3981+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX177 | 4:09 PM Padova | 1h58 | 6:07 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX181 | 4:56 PM Padova | 1h27 | 6:23 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3983+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX191 | 5:09 PM Padova | 1h54 | 7:03 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX195 | 5:56 PM Padova | 1h23 | 7:19 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX209 | 6:09 PM Padova | 2h06 | 8:15 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX211 | 6:56 PM Padova | 1h27 | 8:23 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3987+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX221 | 7:09 PM Padova | 1h54 | 9:03 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX225 | 7:56 PM Padova | 1h23 | 9:19 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3989+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX237 | 8:09 PM Padova | 1h58 | 10:07 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 1 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9401+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX015 | 5:56 AM Padova | 1h23 | 7:19 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3961+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX027 | 6:12 AM Padova | 1h55 | 8:07 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX031 | 6:56 AM Padova | 1h27 | 8:23 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3963+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX045 | 7:09 AM Padova | 2h10 | 9:19 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX041 | 7:23 AM Padova | 1h40 | 9:03 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX045 | 7:56 AM Padova | 1h23 | 9:19 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale TTPER 17537+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX065 | 8:09 AM Padova | 2h30 | 10:39 AM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX057 | 8:50 AM Padova | 1h17 | 10:07 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX061 | 8:56 AM Padova | 1h27 | 10:23 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 · Treno 3967 effettuato con bus VE603+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX081 | 9:09 AM Padova | 2h34 | 11:43 AM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX075 | 9:56 AM Padova | 1h23 | 11:19 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3997 · Treno 3997 effettuato con bus VE611+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX095 | 10:09 AM Padova | 2h30 | 12:39 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX091 | 10:56 AM Padova | 1h27 | 12:23 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3971 · Treno 3971 effettuato con bus VE619+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX111 | 11:09 AM Padova | 2h34 | 1:43 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Padua to Bologna Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:09, the last at 14:35. The fastest train covers the 67 miles (108 km) distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 67 miles (108 km) |
Average train duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 9:09 AM |
Last train 2:35 PM |
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Major fine arts museum with important works from the Bolognese school, including Giotto, Raphael, Perugino, and the Carracci.
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Bologna's main modern art museum, known for contemporary exhibitions and a strong permanent collection in a former bakery complex.
Bologna's principal square, surrounded by major civic and religious landmarks, and the essential starting point for exploring the city.
The famous porticoed route leading uphill to San Luca, ideal for a memorable walk and one of Bologna's most distinctive experiences.
Historic central district of narrow lanes, markets, and medieval urban fabric, now highly popular with visitors and social media creators.
Bologna’s signature pasta dish: fresh egg tagliatelle served with a slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic traditional recipes.
Small handmade pasta parcels filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. A classic festive and deeply traditional Bolognese dish.
Layered pasta baked with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets in Bologna.
Well-known traditional trattoria praised for handmade pasta and classic Bolognese dishes in a warm, unfussy setting.
Popular casual spot in central Bologna known for fresh stuffed pasta, tagliatelle, and a lively atmosphere.
Historic Bologna restaurant with elegant old-school service, especially known for tortellini, bollito, and classic regional cuisine.
Prices are moderate by Italian standards. Airport dining costs more than in the city, especially for snacks and coffee.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for good service is appreciated. In restaurants, 5-10% is generous.
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