How to travel from Padua to Florence

There are 3 options to travel between Padua and Florence including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Padua to Florence is a bus with an average price of €11.

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

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Florence costing on average €18.

A bus is €172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Florence costing on average €183.

The fastest way to travel from Padua to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 28m.

Flight takes on average 5h 24m.

The distance from Padua to Florence is approximately 118 miles (190 km).

The average frequency per day from Padua to Florence is:

• Around 42 trains per day.
• Around 21 buses per day.
• Around 11 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Padua to Florence:

• Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Florence Peretola Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Padova and arrive in Florence Santa Maria Novella.
• Buses mostly depart from Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
• Ferries mostly depart from Port of Rovinj and arrive in Cesenatico.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Padua to Florence, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Busitalia, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Marino Autolinee to go to Florence by bus.
• Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Trenitalia to go to Florence by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Padua to Florence with the following travel companies:

• 13 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Busitalia, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
• 27 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity.

Omio customers who travel from Padua to Florence often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Pisa, Venice, Milan, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Florence and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Florence to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Florence, you can climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views of the city's skyline, visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, and take a cooking class to master traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region and explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market. Don't miss the iconic Florence Cathedral with its stunning dome, the Uffizi Gallery for masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and Ponte Vecchio for its historic charm. Visit Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace, and the elegant Boboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace.

To fully experience Florence, plan for at least 3 to 4 days to explore its rich history, art, and architecture, including must-sees like the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.