How to travel from Bologna to Padua

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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Padua

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $12.

Distance: 68 miles (111 km)

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$16

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$10

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1h 53m

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1h 23m

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2h 8m

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1h 38m

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from Bologna to Padua

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

Our recommendation

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

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3972
    10:10 AM1h41
    Bologna Centrale
    11:51 AMPadova
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Marino Autolinee068
    4:10 AM2h00
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    6:10 AMPadova, Autostazione
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9480
    6:41 PM0h59
    Bologna Centrale
    7:40 PMPadova
    $421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3994
    11:10 AM1h41
    Bologna Centrale
    12:51 PMPadova
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3970
    9:10 AM1h41
    Bologna Centrale
    10:51 AMPadova
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3966
    8:10 AM1h41
    Bologna Centrale
    9:51 AMPadova
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM1h35
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    10:05 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:45 PM1h40
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    2:25 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2790
    2:45 PM1h30
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    4:15 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna 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 Bologna to Padua.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bologna and Padua including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Padua is a bus with an average price of $6 (€4).

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

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Padua costing on average $12 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Padua is by train with an average journey time of 1h 3m.

Other travel options to Padua take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 30m.

The distance from Bologna to Padua is approximately 68 miles (111 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Padua is:
  • Around 44 trains per day.
  • Around 26 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Padua:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Padova.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Padova, Stazione FS.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Padua, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti, Busitalia, Infobus to go to Padua by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Padua by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Padua with the following travel companies:
  • 26 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti, Busitalia, Infobus.
  • 43 direct trains per day with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Padua often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Rome, Milan, Verona, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Padua and these popular destinations at a great price.

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