How to travel from Barcelona to Padua

Mon, Oct 19
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
Ryanair
FlixBus
Vueling
Malta Air
Itabus
1,000+ more
Ryanair
FlixBus
Vueling
Malta Air
Itabus
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Padua

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $118 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $118, while a flight costs an average of $524.

Distance: 561 miles (903 km)

Compare flight with

Most popular
Flight
Bus
Driving

$524

Average price

$118

Average price

Cheapest

$73

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 40m

Onboard

+

2h 0m

Additional time*

18h 48m

Average total duration

18h 18m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

12h 28m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

2.7 - 5.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

-

CO2 emissions

Air France

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Padua is a bus with an average price of $120 (€100).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Padua:

A bus is $418 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Padua costing on average $538 (€450).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Padua is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 46m.

Other travel options to Padua take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Barcelona and Padua including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Barcelona to Padua among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 42m sooner (3h 46m by flight vs 12h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $538 (€450) compared to roughly $73 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

Travel options
from Barcelona to Padua

How to get from Barcelona to Padua by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Barcelona to Padua is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Itabus
    7:10 PM18h15
    Barcelona
    1:25 PMPadua
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Itabus
    7:10 PM18h15
    Barcelona
    1:25 PMPadua
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Itabus
    7:10 PM18h15
    Barcelona
    1:25 PMPadua
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Itabus
    8:10 PM18h15
    Barcelona
    2:25 PMPadua
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Mon
Oct 19
Tue
Oct 20
Wed
Oct 21
Thu
Oct 22
Fri
Oct 23
Sat
Oct 24
Sun
Oct 25

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Barcelona to Padua

Travel to Padua easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Padua.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Padua including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Padua is a bus with an average price of $120 (€100).

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Padua:

A bus is $418 (€350) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Padua costing on average $538 (€450).

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Padua is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 46m.

Other travel options to Padua take longer:

Bus takes on average 18h 49m.

The distance from Barcelona to Padua is approximately 561 miles (903 km).
The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Padua is:
  • Around 118 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Padua as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Padua:
  • Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arrive in Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Padua, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Padua by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Vueling, Malta Air, Air France, ITA, asl airlines, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Air Europa, Swiss, Transavia France, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines to go to Padua by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Padua with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 11 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Vueling, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Padua often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Rome, Milan, Verona, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Padua and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Padua to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Discover Padua by exploring its vibrant local markets and enjoying a stroll along picturesque canals. Attend a classical music concert at the historic Teatro Verdi and delve into art and history at the Eremitani Civic Museums. Don't miss the Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto's frescoes, the Basilica of Saint Anthony, and Prato della Valle. Visit the University of Padua's historic botanical garden and admire the Palazzo della Ragione. Savor traditional Italian cuisine at a local trattoria.
To fully experience Padua, including its historical sites, vibrant culture, and local cuisine, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

Travelling from Barcelona to Padua: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to ItalyTravel to PaduaHow to travel from Barcelona to Padua

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone