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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 160 miles (258 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$38 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m 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 bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Padua costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
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.
FlixBus4:15 PM5h20Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia9:35 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:15 PM5h20Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia9:35 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ1386 · AZ14673:20 PM3h05Genoa Airport6:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2541One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3019 · Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 35137:50 AM4h30Genoa Piazza Principe12:20 PMPadova$371One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3032 · Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 35071:44 PM4h36Genoa Piazza Principe6:20 PMPadova$371One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3021 · Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 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)$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 AM6h25Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia10:05 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$391One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM6h40Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia4:10 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$481One-way1 transfer
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LH127 · LH3266:00 AM8h00Genoa Airport2:00 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$4821One-way2 transfers
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LH95 · LH3266:00 AM8h00Genoa Airport2:00 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$4821One-way2 transfers
AZ1384 · AZ147511:20 AM3h15Genoa Airport2:35 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$4951One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Padua:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Padua costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Padua as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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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