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Compare train, bus, and flight for Genoa to Padua
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a bus costs an average of $36.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $112 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Genoa to Padua:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Padua costing on average $36 (€29).
A train is $215 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Padua costing on average $249 (€201).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
The journey is about 10m faster (4h 8m by train vs 4h 18m by car) and roughly $78 (€63) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($33 (€27) vs $112 (€90)). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Padua
How to get from Genoa to Padua by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Padua is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM6h25Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia10:05 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM6h25Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia10:05 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AZ1386 · AZ14673:20 PM3h05Genoa Airport6:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale 35137:50 AM4h30Genoa Piazza Principe12:20 PMPadova$371One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3016 · Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale 34855:44 AM4h36Genoa Piazza Principe10:20 AMPadova$371One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3021 · Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale 35233:44 PM4h36Genoa Piazza Principe8:20 PMPadova$371One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 AM5h50Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia10:50 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:15 PM5h20Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia9:35 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:15 AM7h05Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia4:20 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$421One-way0 transfers
AZ1384 · AZ147511:20 AM3h10Genoa Airport2:30 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$1491One-way1 transfer
AZ1392 · AZ14737:20 PM3h30Genoa Airport10:50 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$3471One-way1 transfer
AZ1380 · AZ14636:50 AM3h40Genoa Airport10:30 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport$3471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Padua:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Genoa to Padua costing on average $36 (€29).
A train is $215 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Padua costing on average $249 (€201).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Padua as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Verona Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Padova.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica).
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity to go to Padua by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Padua by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti.
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