- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padua to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Florence will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 47 trains that leave Padua for Florence on Thu, Jun 18, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 18 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 Thu, Jun 18 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 3985 · Regionale 17851
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525
FRECCIAROSSA 9421
FRECCIAROSSA 9403
FRECCIAROSSA 9405
FRECCIAROSSA 9435
FRECCIAROSSA 9425Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Florence:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Florence costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
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, Intercity.
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 Florence trains for today, Wednesday, June 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 7:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961+ Intercity 583 | 6:12 AM Padova | 4h00 | 10:12 AM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale 17813 · Regionale 18507 | 6:12 AM Padova | 3h40 | 9:52 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 8:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489 | 7:09 AM Padova | 4h15 | 11:24 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 | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18673 | 8:09 AM Padova | 5h05 | 1:14 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
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 · Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18515 | 9:09 AM Padova | 4h43 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8907 | On time 9:35 AM Padova | 1h45 | 11:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:56 AM Padova | 1h43 | 11:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3997 · Autobus FI681 · Regionale 18473 | 10:09 AM Padova | 4h15 | 2:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
8902 | 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 | |
Intercity 584 | 11:19 AM Padova | 3h36 | 2:55 PM Florence Rifredi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 17831 · 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 | |
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+ Intercity 597 | 2:09 PM Padova | 3h18 | 5:27 PM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | |
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 | On time 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 | On time 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 · Regionale 17851 | 6:09 PM Padova | 4h01 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599 | 6:09 PM Padova | 3h13 | 9:22 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 | |
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Trains from Padua to Florence run on average 42 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
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Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly advisable.
Vast palace museum complex with royal apartments, Palatine Gallery, and decorative arts. A major stop for art, Medici history, and grand interiors.
Florence’s monumental heart, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower stand together. Essential for first-time visitors and photographers.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most important and lively public spaces.
Florence’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media for its sweeping skyline panorama.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Grilled Rare Over Coals. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cuisine.
A Traditional Florentine Street Food Made From The Fourth Stomach Of The Cow, Slow-Cooked In Broth And Served In A Roll, Often With Green Sauce.
A Rustic Tomato, Bread, Garlic, And Olive Oil Soup. It Is A Beloved Tuscan Dish That Turns Stale Bread Into Rich Comfort Food.
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Refined Tuscan Cuisine With Creative Technique, Elegant Service, And A Contemporary Fine-Dining Atmosphere.
A Small, Long-Running Florentine Favorite Known For Traditional Cooking, Especially Butter Chicken And Simple Tuscan Classics In An Old-School Setting.
A Historic, Casual Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Tuscan Soups, And A Lively Local Atmosphere.
Generally moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual food and coffee remain fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated.
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