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Compare train and bus for Florence to Padua
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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$25 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Florence to Padua by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Padua is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:35 AM3h05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)12:40 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
27923:15 AM3h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:35 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 949010:20 AM1h44Florence Santa Maria Novella12:04 PMPadova$661One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 18510 · Regionale 17820 · Regionale Veloce 397410:09 AM3h42Florence Santa Maria Novella1:51 PMPadova$241One-way2 transfers
Intercity 580+
Regionale Veloce 39728:21 AM3h30Florence Santa Maria Novella11:51 AMPadova$301One-way1 transfer
Intercity 5881:33 PM2h25Florence Rifredi3:58 PMPadova$331One-way0 transfers
27901:20 PM2h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)4:15 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM3h05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)4:20 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$181One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:15 AM3h10Florence, Guidoni Tram T22:25 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$261One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Padua:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Padua costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 41 trains per day.
- Around 20 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Padua as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Padova.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica).
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Padua by bus.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia to go to Padua by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
- 27 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
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