- Must visit
Palazzo della Ragione
Historic hall with large fresco cycles and civic heritage displays; often visited as both a monument and a cultural exhibition space.
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$131
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
576 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salerno to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Padua will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
Of the 36 trains that leave Salerno for Padua on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 576 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 5 h 51 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.
Intercity 590+
Regionale Veloce 3990
Intercity 590+
Regionale Veloce 3990
Intercity 724+
InterCityNotte 774+
Regionale Veloce 3960
Intercity 724+
InterCityNotte 774+
Regionale Veloce 3960
Intercity 700 · Intercity 592
FRECCIAROSSA 8418
Regionale 5266+
FRECCIAROSSA 9648 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480
8910
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480
FRECCIAROSSA 9414Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 357 miles (576 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price | $218 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Padua:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Padua costing on average $80 (€65).
A bus is $74 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salerno to Padua costing on average $106 (€87).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 28m.
Bus takes on average 10h 11m.
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 Frecciarossa, Italo.
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 Salerno to Padua trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus NA45D+ Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 6:10 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 12h43 | 6:53 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 6:39 PM Salerno station | 12h14 | 6:53 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 724+ InterCityNotte 774 | 6:39 PM Salerno station | 12h14 | 6:53 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA49D+ FRECCIAROSSA 8332+ InterCityNotte 774 | 7:10 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 11h43 | 6:53 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 560+ InterCityNotte 764+ Regionale 16725 | 7:37 PM Salerno station | 12h23 | 8:00 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 560+ InterCityNotte 764+ Regionale 16725 | 7:37 PM Salerno station | 12h23 | 8:00 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8332+ InterCityNotte 774 | 7:49 PM Salerno station | 11h04 | 6:53 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8332+ InterCityNotte 774 | 7:49 PM Salerno station | 11h04 | 6:53 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 798+ Intercity 603+ Regionale Veloce 3966 | 8:36 PM Salerno station | 13h15 | 9:51 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 798+ Intercity 603+ Regionale Veloce 3966 | 8:36 PM Salerno station | 13h15 | 9:51 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18250+ FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 8:52 PM Salerno station | 12h12 | 9:04 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale 18250+ FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 8:52 PM Salerno station | 12h12 | 9:04 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Autobus NA65D+ InterCityNotte 1962+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 11:10 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 10h54 | 10:04 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 1962+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 11:30 PM Salerno station | 10h34 | 10:04 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1962+ FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 11:30 PM Salerno station | 10h34 | 10:04 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale 12726+ FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 3:10 AM Salerno station | 7h54 | 11:04 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Autobus NA04D · Autobus NA04C+ FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 4:20 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 7h44 | 12:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612+ Regionale Veloce 3972 | 5:38 AM Salerno station | 6h13 | 11:51 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 6:10 AM Salerno station | 5h54 | 12:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 588 | 6:26 AM Salerno station | 9h32 | 3:58 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510 · Intercity 588 | 6:26 AM Salerno station | 9h32 | 3:58 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 7:13 AM Salerno station | 5h51 | 1:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524 · FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 7:44 AM Salerno station | 6h20 | 2:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5214+ FRECCIAROSSA 9310 · FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 7:50 AM Salerno station | 6h14 | 2:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale Veloce 3990 | 8:20 AM Salerno station | 12h31 | 8:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale Veloce 3990 | 8:20 AM Salerno station | 12h31 | 8:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8910 | On time 8:44 AM Salerno station | 5h41 | 2:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 9:59 AM Salerno station | 5h05 | 3:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus NA13D+ FRECCIAROSSA 9584 · FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 10:10 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 6h54 | 5:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584 · FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 10:51 AM Salerno station | 6h13 | 5:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA17D+ Intercity 700 · Intercity 592 | 11:10 AM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 10h10 | 9:20 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 700+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 · FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 11:40 AM Salerno station | 6h24 | 6:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 700 · Intercity 592 | 11:40 AM Salerno station | 9h40 | 9:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 700 · Intercity 592 | 11:40 AM Salerno station | 9h40 | 9:20 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 22136+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 1:11 PM Salerno station | 5h53 | 7:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 1:54 PM Salerno station | 5h46 | 7:40 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5266+ FRECCIAROSSA 9648 · FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 2:01 PM Salerno station | 5h39 | 7:40 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5266+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 2:01 PM Salerno station | 6h03 | 8:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 5226+ FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 3:01 PM Salerno station | 6h03 | 9:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Autobus NA39D · Regionale 5580+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 4:40 PM Duomo - Via Vernieri | 6h24 | 11:04 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 5580+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 5:01 PM Salerno station | 6h03 | 11:04 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Salerno to Padua run on average 42 times per day, taking around 7h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€30) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:29, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 357 miles (576 km) distance in 5h 57m.
Distance 357 miles (576 km) |
Average train duration 7h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€30) |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 5h 57m |
First train 2:29 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Padua — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Padua trip today.
Historic hall with large fresco cycles and civic heritage displays; often visited as both a monument and a cultural exhibition space.
Padua’s main civic museum complex with archaeology, medieval and modern art, and works tied to the city’s history near the Scrovegni Chapel.
Major exhibition venue in a historic palace, known for high-profile art shows and a refined setting in the city center.
One of Europe’s largest squares, famous for its canal, statues, and lively open atmosphere; a signature place for walks and photos.
Historic market square lined with arcades and local life, ideal for experiencing the daily rhythm of central Padua.
Elegant central square framed by historic buildings and the clock tower, especially atmospheric in the evening.
Thick, rough-textured fresh pasta typical of the Veneto, traditionally served with duck ragù or anchovy-onion sauce. It is one of the most recognisable local pasta dishes around Padua.
Creamy risotto made with Veneto red radicchio, valued for its slight bitterness and seasonal character. It is a classic regional first course often found in Padua.
A celebrated Veneto stockfish dish slowly cooked with milk, onion and olive oil until very soft. Though from nearby Vicenza, it is widely appreciated and commonly eaten in Padua.
Established restaurant in the historic centre offering refined Veneto cuisine in an elegant setting, suitable for a more polished meal.
Famous street-food stop on Piazza delle Erbe, celebrated for octopus and seafood snacks that reflect the Veneto market tradition.
Historic traditional trattoria known for classic Paduan and Veneto cooking, seasonal dishes and a warm old-style atmosphere.
Moderate by Italian standards: coffee and casual meals are affordable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-5 for good service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
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Padova Railway Station, Padua -> Prato della Valle, Padua
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salerno 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 Salerno to Padua trains use the Salerno to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Salerno and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Salerno 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 Cicirinella, La Botte Pazza, Puro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Salerno. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Salerno. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Salerno: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Salerno: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salerno: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Montestella, Hotel Montestella.
Duomo - Via Vernieri has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Ristorante Cicirinella, Osteria dei Sapori
Ticket office support is available at Duomo - Via Vernieri.
Available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Duomo - Via Vernieri: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, Hotel Montestella, Grand Hotel Salerno, Hotel Montestella.
Salerno Irno has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Salerno Irno.
Available at Salerno Irno: Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salerno Irno: Ramps.
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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