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Compare bus and train for Padua to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Bologna 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 17m. 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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€11 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Padua to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Padua to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FRECCIAROSSA 9466Other options
Regionale Veloce 3997Regionale Veloce 3971Regionale Veloce 3967FlixBus27972729Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Padua to Bologna
Travel to Bologna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Padua to Bologna.
You can get to Bologna from Padua 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between Padua and Bologna is a coach with an average price of €3.
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Bologna:
A coach is €6 less than a train with an average ticket price of €9 from Padua to Bologna.
The quickest way to travel to Bologna from Padua is by train, which takes on average 1 h 4 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 1 h 30 min.
You should expect to travel around 111 km from Padua to Bologna.
The average frequency per day from Padua to Bologna is:
- 12 coaches a day.
- 25 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Padua to Bologna as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Padua to Bologna:
- Coaches mostly leave from Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) and tend to arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Trains mostly leave from Padova and tend to arrive in Bologna Centrale.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Padua to Bologna:
- You can take a coach from Padua to Bologna with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus or Busitalia. Cheap tickets can be found for €3 with Itabus from Padua to Bologna.
- You can travel by train between Padua and Bologna with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity or Intercity Notte, and you can find Italo Padua to Bologna tickets for €9 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Padua to Bologna with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with Itabus, Marino Autolinee or FlixBus 10 direct coaches per day.
- 25 direct trains per day with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity or Intercity Notte.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bologna as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Bologna from Padua.
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