The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Padua
Cheapest price
€11
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Padua will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €11.
Of the 49 trains that leave Bologna for Padua on Sat, Nov 22, 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 22 the direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
On Sat, Nov 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Regionale Veloce 3984
Regionale Veloce 3980
Regionale Veloce 3990
Regionale Veloce 3966
Regionale Veloce 3982
FRECCIAROSSA 9480
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9423
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9434
FRECCIAROSSA 9426
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 111 km
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Live departures
Bologna to Padua train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Padua trains for tomorrow, Saturday, November 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 774 | 3:48 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h17 | 5:05 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3998 | 4:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h29 | 5:49 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3960 | 5:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 6:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 | 6:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 7:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400 | 7:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 8:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3966 | 7:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 8:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8900 | 7:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 8:25 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9404 | 8:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 9:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3970 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 9:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8924 | 8:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 9:25 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406 | 9:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 10:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 10:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8904 | 9:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 10:25 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 11:04 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3994 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 11:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8906 | 10:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 11:25 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 11:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 12:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 12:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8908 | 11:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 12:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9416 | 12:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 1:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 1:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8910 | 12:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 1:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 1:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 2:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h13 | 2:31 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 1:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 2:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 | 1:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 2:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420 | 2:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 3:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 3:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 2:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 3:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | On time 3:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 4:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 4:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 588 | 3:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h52 | 5:45 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9423 | 4:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 5:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 5:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8918 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 5:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 5:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 6:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 6:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 1572 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h38 | 6:56 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8928 | 5:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 6:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9480 | 5:41 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h59 | 6:40 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 6:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 7:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 7:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 6:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 7:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9430 | 7:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 8:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h20 | 8:38 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8922 | 7:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h04 | 8:25 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | 8:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h41 | 9:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 8:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h06 | 9:27 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9434 | 9:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h03 | 10:04 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Padua
Trains from Bologna to Padua run on average 42 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 42 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:45, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 42 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 00:45 |
Last train 23:38 |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento from Bologna to Padua trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento trains will get you between Bologna and Padua from €4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Padua
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Padua by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Padua, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Bologna Centrale, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Padova, located 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Padua
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
- Free parking available near the station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free of charge
- San Ruffillo House
- Hotel Il Guercino
- Hotel Porta San Mamolo
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a small waiting area.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- Elevators, ramps.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazzale Stazione.
- Ristorante Zairo
- Trattoria Al Fungo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Grand'Italia
- NH Padova
- Hotel Europa
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-11 for trains to Venice, Milan, Rome
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Hall 3: connections to tram and bus services
- Tram: Line SIR1
- Bus: Several lines available including 3, 6, 10, 11, 12, 18
- Taxi: Available outside the main entrance
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