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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Padua will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 48 trains from Bologna to Padua, including 48 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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.
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Trains from Bologna to Padua run on average 47 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 but you can travel from only $6 by bus.
There are 47 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:08, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 59m.
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 47 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 1:08 AM |
Last train 11:22 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Padua trains for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9423 | On time 5:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 6:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3986 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 6:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8918 | 5:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 6:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9426 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 7:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3988 | On time 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 7:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 6:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 7:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9480 | 6:41 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h59 | 7:40 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9428 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 8:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3990 | On time 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 8:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 7:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 8:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
592 | Delayed 8:00 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h20 | 8:21 PM 8:21 PMPadova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9430 | 8:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 9:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8828 | 8:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h20 | 9:38 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 8:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 9:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3992 | 9:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 10:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9432 | 9:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 10:27 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9434 | 10:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 11:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
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3998 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h29 | 6:49 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3960 | 6:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 7:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3962 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 8:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9400 | 8:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 9:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3966 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 9:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | 8:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 9:25 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9404 | 9:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 10:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3970 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 10:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 9:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 10:25 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9406 | On time 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 11:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3972 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 11:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | 10:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 11:25 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9490 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 12:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3994 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 12:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 12:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9414 | 12:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 1:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3974 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 1:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 12:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 1:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9416 | 1:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 2:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3978 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 2:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 1:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 2:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8418 | 2:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 3:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8816 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h13 | 3:31 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 2:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 3:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3980 | 2:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 3:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
588 | 2:51 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h07 | 3:58 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9420 | 3:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 4:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3982 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 4:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 3:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 4:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9422 | 4:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 5:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
3984 | On time 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 5:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Most Bologna to Padua trains use the Bologna Centrale to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Bologna Borgo Panigale is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Borgo Panigale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Patio, Trattoria Bonora
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna Borgo Panigale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Flyon Hotel, Hotel Bologna Airport, Hotel Del Borgo.
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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