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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 10 m
Average
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
394 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Rome for Padua every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 244 miles (394 km) | |
Average train duration | 6 h 14 min | |
Average train ticket price | $58 (€51) | |
Train frequency | 39 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Italo, Intercity Notte or Regionale |
Trains from Rome to Padua cover the 244 miles (394 km) long route taking on average 6 h 14 min with our travel partners like Intercity, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Italo, Intercity Notte or Regionale. Normally, there are 39 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $58 (€51), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $41 (€36). Travelers depart most frequently from Roma Termini and arrive in Padova.
Travel to Padua from Rome from $41 (€36) with Omio’s train partners Frecciarossa, Intercity and Italo! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.
Looking for a smooth and easy way to travel between Rome and Padua? Book your Trenitalia Frecciarossa train between Rome and Padua with Omio today! Trenitalia is Italy’s national train company that offers a wide variety of connections throughout the country, including the Rome to Padua trip. Omio shows you current Frecciarossa schedules and tickets to cover the 244 miles (394 km) distance. You can choose from fares like Super Economy, Economy, and Base for the best deals on this journey. Trenitalia discount cards can also be applied when purchasing your Frecciarossa ticket on Omio.
All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers. Frecciarossa covers long distances and connects major cities in Italy in just a few hours thanks to its high speed. These trains are renowned for their comfort, speed and reduced environmental impact and can reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). Frecciarossa offers all travelers ultimate comfort, flexibility and convenience, and you can book Frecciarossa tickets with us in a few steps!
Rome to Padua train information with Frecciarossa:
If you are exploring travel options from Rome to Padua, you can rely on trains to reach Rome easily. The trains from Padua to Rome travel a distance of 244 miles (394 km), and it takes about 3h 30min to reach Rome by the fastest train. There are about 20 trains that operate daily to take passengers from Rome to Padua. Reserve a seat on one of the high-speed trains or slow trains for a fast and comfortable trip between the country's top cities. After reaching Padua, you can visit popular tourist destinations like the Basilica of St. Antonio, the artistic legacy of frescoes designed by Giotto in Scrovegni Chapel, or the majestic building of the Palazzo Della Ragione.
About 20 trains run from Rome to Padua on weekdays, and on weekends, there are extra nighttime trains added to the schedule. Trains run at an average frequency of 40min to 1h throughout the day, with the earliest train departure at around 5:47 a.m. on all days. The last train departs at about 6:10 p.m., and the last nighttime train departs at approximately 10:30 p.m. However, on certain days like Tuesdays and Thursdays, there is an additional early morning train departure at about 2:53 a.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays, nighttime trains run up to around 11:00 p.m. Thus, passengers can choose from various train options according to their needs.
The average train journey from Rome to Padua takes about 6h 22min. But the fastest trains from Rome to Padua that travel at high speed reach Padua in less than 3h 30min with no transfer stops. The longest journey takes about 10h 4min due to double transfer stops, longer routes, and slower speed. Passengers can choose between non-stop trains that don't need transfers or select trains that require making one or a maximum of two transfer stops to reach Padua.
Departure train stations: The departure stations in Rome are Rome Termini and Rome Tiburtina. Rome Termini is the main railway station in Rome that is centrally located in the city and serves as the major transportation hub. It is the second-largest station in Europe. The station can be reached via Piazza Dei Cinquecento and boasts several amenities that include shops, restaurants, spas, passenger lounges, restrooms, a large ticket office, a tourist information desk, ATMs, currency exchange booths, and a left luggage service. You can also catch the red and blue line metro trains to reach Rome Termini Metro station located at the lower level or reach the station via local buses at Piazza Dei Cinquecento. The other station in Rome, Rome Tiburtina, is slightly away from the city center at about 2.5 miles (4 km) and is the second-largest station in Rome. The station has several food and shopping options, a ticket office, passenger lounges, and restrooms. Passengers can reach Rome Tiburtina via Metro line B underneath the station, and also several local and long-haul buses stop outside the station.
Arrival train station: The arrival station in Padua is Padova station. It is referred to as Padua station or Padova Centrale and is towards the north of the city center, about 1.2 miles (2 km) and a 20min walk. It has an impressive range of services with a few food, drink, and shop outlets, restrooms, a tourist information desk, and a left luggage facility located on the left of the main building. In the front of the station, passengers can access Padua’s urban bus lines and the tram line of Translohr line to reach popular spots in the city, including the Basilica of Saint Anthony or the University of Padua Botanical Garden located about 2.5 miles (4 km) to 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the station.
Trenitalia and Italo are the train companies that run trains from Rome to Padua. Italo trains run high-speed trains that travel up to a speed of 190 mph (300 km/h) and operate at a lower frequency with about two trains available during the morning around 10:00 a.m. and evening at around 4:55 p.m. on weekdays and weekends. Trenitalia provides a range of high-speed Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains and slower Intercity and Regionale trains available at a greater frequency of 40min to 1h from early morning to evening on all days. Italo trains require no transfer stops in between to change trains. However, passengers can choose from either non-stop Trenitalia trains or trains that require at least one or two transfer stops to reach Padua.
About two Italo trains run daily from Rome to Padua and offer passengers exclusive services with options of booking Smart, Prima, and Executive Club tickets. Italo trains provide one of the fastest connections from Rome to Padua with a journey time of about 3h 30min. All Italo trains require no transfer stops and provide direct trains from Rome to Padua. They also provide mobile tickets for safe and convenient travel. About two Italo trains run daily from Rome to Padua and offer passengers exclusive services with options of booking Smart, Prima, and Executive Club tickets.
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains of Frecciarossa and Frecciargento and regional trains of Intercity, Intercity Notte and Regionale Veloce trains run frequent lines from Rome to Padua. While the Frecce trains have an average travel duration of about 4h with no transfer or one transfer stop at Bologna Centrale, the Intercity and Regional trains tend to take a longer travel duration of about 6h to 10h and involve making one or two transfer stops. Trenitalia’s Intercity Notte trains provide overnight journey from Rome to Padua, and about one or two nighttime trains are available almost on all days.
Passengers boarding Italo trains can expect a host of exclusive amenities, including free Wifi, reclining leather seats, and cinema coach. If you choose a higher grade class like Prima or Executive, you can experience more comfort with extra space, lounge access, dedicated catering, free newspapers, or magazines and more.In Smart class Italo tickets, passengers may bring up to a maximum of 3 pieces of luggage that should not exceed 30 x 20 x 11 in (75 x 53 x 30 cm). Passengers boarding Trenitalia trains can select from first-class and second-class tickets on Frecce and Intercity trains. Both the Frecce trains of Frecciarossa and Frecciargento provide premium services of free Wifi, reclining seats, entertainment portal, and bistro services. In contrast, the Regionale and Intercity trains have a standard fare of services. There are no luggage restrictions on Trenitalia trains provided it fits the luggage spaces. Except for Trenitalia’s Regionale trains, passengers may have to pay extra to obtain refundable tickets on other trains. Passengers with disabilities can request special assistance from Sala Blue RFI at the main stations and use the priority seats designated for disabled passengers. If you want to bring a pet on board, you can carry smaller pets on enclosed carriers or crates free of cost or pay a surcharge for Italo trains or buy a second-class ticket at 50% for Trenitalia trains to take larger pets of dogs on a leash. Guide dogs for passengers with visibility problems can travel on all trains without any restrictions.
Most train companies offer promotional offers and cheap fares when booking in advance than during rush hours. You can get access to the best rates on trains from Rome to Padua at Omio, a trusted one-stop booking platform for all your travel needs across Europe. Besides, if you are flexible with travel dates and willing to opt for a slower train or a train during non-peak hours between 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., you can find cheap ticket fares. In contrast to the fast trains that tend to have relatively higher ticket fares, slower trains provide a laidback journey experience. You can also check to see if you meet some of the discount criteria like tickets for children, students, senior citizens, groups, and large families to obtain a lesser ticket price.
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Roma Termini, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Padova, located 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre.
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