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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 Florence to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Padua will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 46 trains from Florence to Padua, including 29 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct trains cover the 190 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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 Florence to Padua run on average 37 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 but you can travel from only $8 by bus.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Florence to Padua.
The table below shows live departures for Florence 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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8918 | 4:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 6:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
18524 · 17838 · 3990 | On time 5:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 8:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
9426 | 5:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 7:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 5:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 7:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9428 | 6:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 8:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
18482 · 17842 · 3992 | 6:37 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h14 | 10:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
8920 | 6:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 8:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
592 | Delayed 6:45 PM Florence Rifredi | 2h35 | 8:21 PM 8:21 PMPadova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9430 | 7:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 9:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 7:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 9:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
596+ 3992 | 7:41 PM Florence Rifredi | 3h10 | 10:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
9432 | 8:41 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 10:27 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9434 | 9:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 11:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
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17800 · 3962 | On time 4:32 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h19 | 8:51 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
18488 · 17806 · 3966 | On time 6:03 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h48 | 9:51 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
18502 · 17808 · 3970 | 7:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 10:51 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
9400 | 7:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 9:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | 7:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 9:25 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
18504 · 17814 · 3972 | 8:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 11:51 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
9404 | 8:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 10:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
580+ 3972 | On time 8:21 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 11:51 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8924 | 8:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 10:25 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
18508 · 17818 · 3994 | On time 9:09 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 12:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
9406 | 9:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 11:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | 9:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 11:25 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
18662 · 17820 · 3974 | 9:47 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h04 | 1:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
9490 | 10:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 12:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
18664 · 17822 · 3978 | 10:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h31 | 2:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
8906 | 10:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 12:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9414 | 11:20 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 1:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 11:39 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 1:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9416 | 12:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 2:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 12:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 2:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
18514 · 17828 · 3982 | 1:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 4:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
8418 | 1:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 3:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
588 | 1:33 PM Florence Rifredi | 2h25 | 3:58 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 1:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 3:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
9532+ 588 | 1:55 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2h03 | 3:58 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
18518 · 17850 · 3984 | 2:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 5:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
9420 | On time 2:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 4:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 2:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 4:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
18520 · 17834 · 3986 | 3:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 6:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
9422 | 3:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 5:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
590+ 3986 | 3:33 PM Florence Rifredi | 3h18 | 6:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
18522 · 17836 · 3988 | 4:09 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 7:51 PM Padova | 2 transfers | |
9423 | 4:20 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 6:04 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 Florence to Padua trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella 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: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
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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