The cheapest and fastest trains from Padua to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padua to Bologna Centrale 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 Centrale will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 49 trains that leave Padua for Bologna Centrale on Fri, Nov 07, 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 110 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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 3997
Regionale Veloce 3963
Regionale Veloce 3983
Regionale Veloce 3985
Regionale Veloce 3989
FRECCIAROSSA 9466
FRECCIAROSSA 9401
FRECCIAROSSA 9421
FRECCIAROSSA 9405
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9409Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Padua to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Padua to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Bologna Centrale trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 3993 | 9:10 PM Padova | 1h30 | 10:40 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 9:33 PM Padova | 1h23 | 10:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 4:56 AM Padova | 1h03 | 5:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 | 5:12 AM Padova | 1h33 | 6:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 5:56 AM Padova | 1h03 | 6:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 | 6:09 AM Padova | 1h46 | 7:55 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 6:23 AM Padova | 1h19 | 7:42 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 6:35 AM Padova | 1h04 | 7:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 6:56 AM Padova | 1h03 | 7:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 | 7:09 AM Padova | 1h36 | 8:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 7:35 AM Padova | 1h04 | 8:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 7:50 AM Padova | 0h59 | 8:49 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9409 | 7:56 AM Padova | 1h03 | 8:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 | 8:09 AM Padova | 1h41 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8907 | 8:35 AM Padova | 1h04 | 9:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9411 | 8:56 AM Padova | 1h03 | 9:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3997 | 9:09 AM Padova | 1h36 | 10:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8902 | 9:35 AM Padova | 1h04 | 10:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9413 | 9:56 AM Padova | 1h03 | 10:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 | 10:09 AM Padova | 1h36 | 11:45 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 10:35 AM Padova | 1h04 | 11:39 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 584 | 10:50 AM Padova | 1h18 | 12:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9415 | 10:56 AM Padova | 1h03 | 11:59 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 | 11:09 AM Padova | 1h36 | 12:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 11:35 AM Padova | 1h04 | 12:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 11:56 AM Padova | 1h03 | 12:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 12:09 PM Padova | 1h36 | 1:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 12:35 PM Padova | 1h04 | 1:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 12:56 PM Padova | 1h03 | 1:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 | 1:09 PM Padova | 1h36 | 2:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 1:35 PM Padova | 1h04 | 2:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 1:56 PM Padova | 1h03 | 2:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 | 2:09 PM Padova | 1h43 | 3:52 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 2:21 PM Padova | 1h16 | 3:37 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 2:35 PM Padova | 1h04 | 3:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 594 | 2:50 PM Padova | 1h31 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9427 | 2:56 PM Padova | 1h03 | 3:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 3:09 PM Padova | 1h36 | 4:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 3:35 PM Padova | 1h04 | 4:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9431 | 3:56 PM Padova | 1h03 | 4:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 4:09 PM Padova | 1h36 | 5:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 4:35 PM Padova | 1h04 | 5:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9433 | 4:56 PM Padova | 1h03 | 5:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 5:09 PM Padova | 1h41 | 6:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | 5:35 PM Padova | 1h04 | 6:39 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 5:56 PM Padova | 1h03 | 6:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 6:09 PM Padova | 1h36 | 7:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9437 | 6:56 PM Padova | 1h03 | 7:59 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | 7:09 PM Padova | 1h36 | 8:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Padua to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Padua to Bologna Centrale run on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $6 (€4) by bus.
There are 39 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (110 km) distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 68 miles (110 km) |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 39 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 05:35 |
Last train 21:10 |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Trenitalia from Padua to Bologna Centrale trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Trenitalia trains will get you between Padua and Bologna Centrale from $6 (€4). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Padua to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Padua to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Padua to Bologna Centrale
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazzale Stazione.
- Ristorante Zairo
- Trattoria Al Fungo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Grand'Italia
- NH Padova
- Hotel Europa
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-11 for trains to Venice, Milan, Rome
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Hall 3: connections to tram and bus services
- Tram: Line SIR1
- Bus: Several lines available including 3, 6, 10, 11, 12, 18
- Taxi: Available outside the main entrance
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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