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Palazzo Bo and Anatomical Theatre
Historic university seat with the celebrated anatomical theatre, one of Padua’s most important scholarly sites and a highlight for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 15 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
393 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome Tiburtina to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome Tiburtina to Padua will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 50 trains that leave Rome Tiburtina for Padua on Thu, May 21, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 21 the direct trains cover the 393 km distance in an average of 3 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
On Thu, May 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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 4108+
InterCityNotte 774
Regionale Veloce 4108+
InterCityNotte 774
Intercity 596+
Regionale Veloce 3992
Intercity 596+
Regionale Veloce 3992
Regionale Veloce 4156+
Intercity 596+
Regionale Veloce 3992
FRECCIAROSSA 9480
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400
FRECCIAROSSA 9428
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9416Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome Tiburtina to Padua 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $104.
Distance: 244 miles (393 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $179 Average price | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration 6h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Rome Tiburtina to Padua:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome Tiburtina to Padua costing on average $55 (€45).
A bus is $158 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome Tiburtina to Padua costing on average $179 (€145).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 36m.
Bus takes on average 6h 32m.
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 Rome Tiburtina to Padua trains for today, Wednesday, May 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 7:45 AM Rome Tiburtina | 3h19 | 11:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4097+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 8:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 3h59 | 12:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8904 | Delayed 6:10 AM 8:05 AMRome Tiburtina | 3h20 | 9:30 AM 9:30 AMPadova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 4523+ FRECCIAROSSA 9618+ Regionale Veloce 3994 | 8:16 AM Rome Tiburtina | 4h35 | 12:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
8906 | On time 9:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 3h20 | 12:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9308 · FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 9:35 AM Rome Tiburtina | 3h29 | 1:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8908 | On time 10:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 3h20 | 1:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | On time 11:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 3h20 | 2:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514 · FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 11:20 AM Rome Tiburtina | 3h44 | 3:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8914 | On time 12:03 PM Rome Tiburtina | 3h22 | 3:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ Intercity 588 | 12:20 PM Rome Tiburtina | 3h38 | 3:58 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale Veloce 3986 | 12:43 PM Rome Tiburtina | 6h08 | 6:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale Veloce 3986 | 12:43 PM Rome Tiburtina | 6h08 | 6:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20475 · Regionale 12541+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 1:01 PM Rome Tiburtina | 4h03 | 5:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
8916 | On time 1:03 PM Rome Tiburtina | 3h22 | 4:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540 · FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 2:20 PM Rome Tiburtina | 3h44 | 6:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520 · FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 3:00 PM Rome Tiburtina | 4h04 | 7:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 20491 · Regionale 12549+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 3:01 PM Rome Tiburtina | 4h03 | 7:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
8918 | 3:05 PM Rome Tiburtina | 3h21 | 6:26 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 540 · Intercity 36116 | 3:20 PM Rome Tiburtina | 6h00 | 9:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 540 · Intercity 36116 | 3:20 PM Rome Tiburtina | 6h00 | 9:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 596+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 3:48 PM Rome Tiburtina | 7h03 | 10:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 596+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 3:48 PM Rome Tiburtina | 7h03 | 10:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8928 | On time 4:05 PM Rome Tiburtina | 3h20 | 7:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4156+ Intercity 596+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 4:08 PM Rome Tiburtina | 6h43 | 10:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4156+ Intercity 596+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 4:08 PM Rome Tiburtina | 6h43 | 10:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 4:40 PM Rome Tiburtina | 3h00 | 7:40 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 4:45 PM Rome Tiburtina | 3h19 | 8:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524 · FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 5:00 PM Rome Tiburtina | 4h04 | 9:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8922 | On time 6:05 PM Rome Tiburtina | 3h20 | 9:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 6:47 PM Rome Tiburtina | 3h40 | 10:27 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9328 · FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 7:35 PM Rome Tiburtina | 3h29 | 11:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4108+ InterCityNotte 774 | 10:00 PM Rome Tiburtina | 7h45 | 5:45 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4108+ InterCityNotte 774 | 10:00 PM Rome Tiburtina | 7h45 | 5:45 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 21 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400 | 5:45 AM Rome Tiburtina | 3h19 | 9:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 5:45 AM Rome Tiburtina | 3h19 | 9:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | On time 6:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 3h20 | 9:25 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9404 | 6:43 AM Rome Tiburtina | 3h21 | 10:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 6:43 AM Rome Tiburtina | 3h21 | 10:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | On time 7:05 AM Rome Tiburtina | 3h20 | 10:25 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Rome Tiburtina to Padua run on average 30 times per day, taking around 5h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:05, the last at 21:23. The fastest train covers the 244 miles (393 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 244 miles (393 km) |
Average train duration 5h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Trains per day 30 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 4:05 AM |
Last train 9:23 PM |
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