How to travel from Florence to Padula

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Compare bus and train for Florence to Padula

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Padula among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a train costs an average of $107.

Distance: 327 miles (527 km)

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$59

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$107

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$122

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 26m

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7h 56m

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5h 49m

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5h 19m

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6h 3m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Padula is a bus with an average price of $59 (€49).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Padula:

A bus is $49 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Padula costing on average $107 (€90).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Padula is by train with an average journey time of 5h 49m.

Other travel options to Padula take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Florence and Padula including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Padula among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 44m faster (5h 19m by train vs 6h 3m by car) and roughly $14 (€12) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($107 (€90) vs $122 (€102)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Florence to Padula

How to get from Florence to Padula by train, bus or flight.

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

  • Itabus2125
    3:25 PM8h55
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    12:20 AMSala Consilina, Terminal Bus Uscita A3
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

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  • Itabus2125
    3:25 PM8h55
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    12:20 AMSala Consilina, Terminal Bus Uscita A3
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Italo8143
    4:43 PM4h16
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    8:59 PMVallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo
    $1221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Italo8947
    10:43 AM4h52
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    3:35 PMVallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo
    $1051One-way
    0 transfers
  • Italo8903 · 8947
    9:28 AM6h07
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    3:35 PMVallo della Lucania-Castelnuovo
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • Italo8947
    10:43 AM5h26
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    4:09 PMSapri station
    $1101One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Padula

Travel to Padula 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 Florence to Padula.

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There are 2 options to travel between Florence and Padula including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Padula is a bus with an average price of $59 (€49).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Padula:

A bus is $49 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Padula costing on average $107 (€90).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Padula is by train with an average journey time of 5h 49m.

Other travel options to Padula take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 26m.

The distance from Florence to Padula is approximately 327 miles (527 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Padula is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Padula:
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Sapri station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Sala Consilina, Terminal Bus Uscita A3.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Padula, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Italo to go to Padula by train.
  • Travel with Busitalia, Itabus, Intersaj to go to Padula by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Padula with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Italo.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Busitalia, Itabus, Intersaj.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Padula often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Salerno, Eboli, Rome, Battipaglia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Padula and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Padula to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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