- Must visit
Cappella degli Scrovegni
Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
69
Distance
214 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pavia to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pavia to Padua will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
It's difficult to get from Pavia to Padua without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale TRENORD 10755 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 · Regionale Veloce 3994
Regionale TRENORD 10767 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 · Regionale Veloce 3986
Regionale TRENORD 10759 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 · Regionale Veloce 3978
Regionale TRENORD 10771 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale Veloce 3990
Regionale TRENORD 10761 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 · Regionale Veloce 3980
S13 TRENORD 24358+
FRECCIAROSSA 9555 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480
S13 TRENORD 24342+
FRECCIAROSSA 9539+
Intercity 588
S13 TRENORD 24322+
FRECCIAROSSA 9519 · FRECCIAROSSA 9406
S13 TRENORD 24314+
FRECCIAROSSA 9511 · FRECCIAROSSA 9400
S13 TRENORD 24334+
FRECCIAROSSA 9587 · FRECCIAROSSA 9416Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pavia to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 132 miles (214 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$28 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pavia to Padua:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pavia to Padua costing on average $28.
A bus is $175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pavia to Padua costing on average $192.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Flight takes on average 7h 47m.
The journey is about 3m faster (2h 52m by train vs 2h 55m by car) and roughly $61 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($28 vs $89). 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 Frecciarossa.
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 Pavia to Padua trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S13 TRENORD 24314+ FRECCIAROSSA 9511 · FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 5:39 AM Pavia station | 3h25 | 9:04 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 7554+ 8983 | 6:30 AM Pavia station | 10h05 | 4:35 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7554+ 8977 | On time 6:30 AM Pavia station | 7h02 | 1:32 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7554+ Intercity 605+ Regionale Veloce 3972 | 6:30 AM Pavia station | 5h21 | 11:51 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10755 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455 · Regionale Veloce 3994 | 6:35 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 6h16 | 12:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10755 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2455+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 6:35 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 5h29 | 12:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24318 · Regionale TRENORD 2154+ 8977 | On time 6:39 AM Pavia station | 6h53 | 1:32 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24318+ FRECCIAROSSA 9515 · FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 6:39 AM Pavia station | 3h25 | 10:04 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TRENORD 2752A · Regionale TRENORD 7556+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710 | 6:56 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 6h18 | 1:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24320 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+ 8983 | 7:09 AM Pavia station | 9h26 | 4:35 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24320 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+ 8977 | On time 7:09 AM Pavia station | 6h23 | 1:32 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 7556+ 8983 | 7:30 AM Pavia station | 9h05 | 4:35 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7556+ FRECCIAROSSA 9710 | 7:30 AM Pavia station | 5h44 | 1:14 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7556+ 8977 | On time 7:30 AM Pavia station | 6h02 | 1:32 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
S13 TRENORD 24322+ FRECCIAROSSA 9519 · FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 7:39 AM Pavia station | 3h25 | 11:04 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10759 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 · Regionale Veloce 3978 | 8:12 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 6h39 | 2:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10759 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459+ FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 8:12 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 5h52 | 2:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 7558+ 8977 | On time 8:30 AM Pavia station | 5h02 | 1:32 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7558+ 8983 | 8:30 AM Pavia station | 8h05 | 4:35 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
S13 TRENORD 24326+ FRECCIAROSSA 9583 · FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 8:39 AM Pavia station | 3h25 | 12:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24326+ Intercity 607+ Regionale Veloce 3974 | 8:39 AM Pavia station | 5h12 | 1:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24326 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2459 · Regionale Veloce 3978 | 8:39 AM Pavia station | 6h12 | 2:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10758 · Regionale TRENORD 7560+ FRECCIAROSSA 9717 | 8:47 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 6h09 | 2:56 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10761 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 · Regionale Veloce 3980 | 9:12 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 6h39 | 3:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
BUS L653D+ 8983 | 9:22 AM Pavia station | 7h13 | 4:35 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
BUS L653D+ 8993 | On time 9:22 AM Pavia station | 12h10 | 9:32 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7560+ 8983 | 9:30 AM Pavia station | 7h05 | 4:35 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7560+ FRECCIAROSSA 9717 | 9:30 AM Pavia station | 5h26 | 2:56 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7560+ 8993 | On time 9:30 AM Pavia station | 12h02 | 9:32 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
S13 TRENORD 24330+ FRECCIAROSSA 9527 · FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 9:39 AM Pavia station | 3h25 | 1:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TRENORD 760A · Regionale TRENORD 7562+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 9:44 AM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 6h30 | 4:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 7562+ 8983 | 10:30 AM Pavia station | 6h05 | 4:35 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7562+ 8993 | On time 10:30 AM Pavia station | 11h02 | 9:32 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7562+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 10:30 AM Pavia station | 5h44 | 4:14 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
S13 TRENORD 24334+ FRECCIAROSSA 9587 · FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 10:39 AM Pavia station | 3h25 | 2:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24334 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+ Intercity 588 | 10:39 AM Pavia station | 5h19 | 3:58 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24334 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 · Regionale Veloce 3980 | 10:39 AM Pavia station | 5h12 | 3:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 7564+ 8983 | 11:30 AM Pavia station | 5h05 | 4:35 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7564+ 8993 | On time 11:30 AM Pavia station | 10h02 | 9:32 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
S13 TRENORD 24338+ FRECCIAROSSA 9535 · FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 11:39 AM Pavia station | 3h25 | 3:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10767 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 12:12 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 5h52 | 6:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10767 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 · Regionale Veloce 3986 | 12:12 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 6h39 | 6:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 7566+ FRECCIAROSSA 9733 | 12:30 PM Pavia station | 5h44 | 6:14 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7566+ 8993 | On time 12:30 PM Pavia station | 9h02 | 9:32 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
S13 TRENORD 24342+ FRECCIAROSSA 9539+ Intercity 588 | 12:39 PM Pavia station | 3h19 | 3:58 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10766 · Regionale TRENORD 7568+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 12:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 6h27 | 7:14 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 7568+ 8993 | On time 1:30 PM Pavia station | 8h02 | 9:32 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7568+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 1:30 PM Pavia station | 5h44 | 7:14 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
S13 TRENORD 24346+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 · FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 1:39 PM Pavia station | 3h25 | 5:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10771 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+ FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 2:12 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 5h28 | 7:40 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10771 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 · Regionale Veloce 3990 | 2:12 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 6h39 | 8:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 7570+ Intercity 613+ Regionale Veloce 3988 | 2:30 PM Pavia station | 5h21 | 7:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 7570+ 8993 | On time 2:30 PM Pavia station | 7h02 | 9:32 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
S13 TRENORD 24350+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 · FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 2:39 PM Pavia station | 3h25 | 6:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10770 · Regionale TRENORD 7572+ FRECCIAROSSA 9747 | 2:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 5h52 | 8:39 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
BUS L745G+ 8993 | On time 2:52 PM Pavia station | 6h40 | 9:32 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7572+ 8993 | On time 3:30 PM Pavia station | 6h02 | 9:32 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7572+ FRECCIAROSSA 9747 | 3:30 PM Pavia station | 5h09 | 8:39 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
S13 TRENORD 24354+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551 · FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 3:39 PM Pavia station | 3h25 | 7:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
BUS L670G+ 8993 | On time 3:52 PM Pavia station | 5h40 | 9:32 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
BUS L670G+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 3:52 PM Pavia station | 5h22 | 9:14 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 7574+ 8993 | On time 4:30 PM Pavia station | 5h02 | 9:32 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
S13 TRENORD 24358 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 · Regionale Veloce 3992 | 4:39 PM Pavia station | 6h12 | 10:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24358+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 4:39 PM Pavia station | 3h01 | 7:40 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 10774 · Regionale TRENORD 7576+ FRECCIAROSSA 89287 | 4:47 PM Pavia Porta Garibaldi | 6h07 | 10:54 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 7576+ FRECCIAROSSA 89287 | 5:30 PM Pavia station | 5h24 | 10:54 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
S13 TRENORD 24362+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 · FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 5:39 PM Pavia station | 3h25 | 9:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24366+ FRECCIAROSSA 9563 · FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 6:39 PM Pavia station | 3h48 | 10:27 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
S13 TRENORD 24370+ FRECCIAROSSA 9567 · FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 7:39 PM Pavia station | 3h25 | 11:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Pavia to Padua run on average 50 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 but you can travel from only $11 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 132 miles (214 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 132 miles (214 km) |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 12:10 AM |
Last train 8:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
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Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
Padua’s main civic museum complex with archaeology, medieval and modern art, and access paired with the Scrovegni Chapel area.
University museum displaying one of Europe’s oldest botanical gardens, blending science, architecture, and rare plant collections.
One of Europe’s largest squares, ideal for strolling among statues, canals, and lawns; a signature public space of Padua.
Elegant central square lined with cafes and historic buildings, best known for the astronomical clock tower and lively evening atmosphere.
Historic market square beside Palazzo della Ragione, packed with daily local life, stalls, and excellent people-watching in the old center.
Bigoli pasta in a rich duck ragù, a classic of the Veneto inland. It is especially associated with festive Sunday meals in Padua and nearby towns.
Short tubular pasta with white beans, often made thick and rustic. A comforting Veneto staple linked to peasant cooking and common in Padua homes.
Rice slowly cooked with spring peas, traditionally from nearby Arquà Petrarca or Baone. A seasonal Euganean Hills dish valued for its sweetness and simplicity.
Established fine dining address with creative cuisine, tasting menus, and attentive service. Best for a higher-end meal in a modern elegant setting.
Historic central restaurant known for refined Paduan and Venetian cuisine in elegant rooms. Good choice for classic dishes with a polished atmosphere.
Well-known traditional venue serving Venetian and Paduan specialties, including bigoli and seasonal classics, in a warm and longstanding local setting.
Moderate for Northern Italy. Hotels and dining cost less than Venice, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly reasonable for tourists.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pavia to Padua 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 Padua, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Pavia to Padua trains use the Pavia to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Pavia and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pavia is 1 km from Pavia city centre. Public transport options include:
Pavia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Da Giulio, Trattoria Da Lina
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pavia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pavia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pavia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pavia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pavia: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Moderno, Hotel Excelsior, Hotel Aurora.
Pavia Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, WC, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Pavia Porta Garibaldi.
ATMs are available at Pavia Porta Garibaldi.
Available at Pavia Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pavia Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking.
Padova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Zairo, Trattoria Al Fungo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Padova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Padova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Padova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Padova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grand'Italia, NH Padova, Hotel Europa.
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