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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 $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$21 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Padua:
A bus is $9 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Padua costing on average $21 (€21).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Padua
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.
27023:15 AM2h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:10 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
27023:15 AM2h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:10 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 94307:20 PM1h44Florence Santa Maria Novella9:04 PMPadova$521One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 1792 · Regionale Veloce 39707:17 AM3h34Florence Santa Maria Novella10:51 AMPadova$191One-way1 transfer
Regionale 34092 · Regionale 17824 · Regionale Veloce 398012:09 PM3h42Florence Santa Maria Novella3:51 PMPadova$191One-way2 transfers
Regionale 34106 · Regionale TTPER 17850 · Regionale Veloce 39842:09 PM3h42Florence Santa Maria Novella5:51 PMPadova$191One-way2 transfers
FlixBus4:15 PM3h10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:25 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:20 AM3h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:35 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 PM3h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)8:45 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$91One-way0 transfers
AZ1682 · AZ14673:30 PM2h55Florence Peretola Airport6:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2841One-way1 transfer
AZ1684 · AZ14737:00 PM3h50Florence Peretola Airport10:50 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$5341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Padua:
A bus is $9 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Padua costing on average $21 (€21).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
- Around 41 trains per day.
- Around 19 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 Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia to go to Padua by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Busitalia, Infobus to go to Padua by bus.
- 27 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 13 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
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