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Compare train and bus for Padua to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $28.
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 | $111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m 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 Padua to Genoa:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Genoa costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
Travel optionsfrom Padua to Genoa
How to get from Padua to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Padua to Genoa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:40 PM7h25Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)9:05 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:40 PM7h25Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)9:05 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ1466 · AZ139511:20 AM3h15Venice Marco Polo Airport2:35 PMGenoa Airport$2001One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 · Regionale Veloce 30415:40 PM4h38Padova10:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$371One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 · Regionale Veloce 30331:40 PM4h38Padova6:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$371One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 · Regionale Veloce 30373:40 PM4h38Padova8:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$371One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:00 AM5h25Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)2:25 PMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$311One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 PM7h15Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)5:05 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$351One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 PM7h50Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)6:40 AMGenova, Via Fanti D'Italia$361One-way1 transfer
AZ1480 · AZ13897:10 PM3h40Venice Marco Polo Airport10:50 PMGenoa Airport$1701One-way1 transfer
AZ1460 · AZ13836:15 AM4h20Venice Marco Polo Airport10:35 AMGenoa Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
AZ1462 · AZ13913:15 PM3h20Venice Marco Polo Airport6:35 PMGenoa Airport$2871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Genoa:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Genoa costing on average $38 (€30).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 43m.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Padua and Genoa as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Padova and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo, Intercity, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Genoa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti to go to Genoa by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti.
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