How to travel from Bologna to Padua, Italy

The distance between Bologna and Padua is around 116km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bologna to Padua by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Padova.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Padua Autostaz. VIALE della Pace.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated byRegioJet+ 4 others
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Drive

Drive to Padova.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance117km (73 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bologna and Padua

There are several options for getting from Bologna to Padua by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).

The distance between Bologna and Padua is around 116km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Bologna and Padua by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bologna to Padua is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €17 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Padua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Padua. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bologna and Padua with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1hr.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bologna and Padua. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bologna and Padua. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bologna and Padua with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 1h 35m.

RegioJet run regular bus services between Bologna and Padua. Buses run twice a week and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to Padua. We recommend that you take the train to Padova. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Padua is Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Padua. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bologna and Padua. The distance is around 117km (73 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Padua is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

How do I get from Bologna to Padua

Compare travel optionsbetween Bologna and Padua

Transport options from Bologna to Padua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
€17($17)
hourly123km (76 miles)
Bus
1h 35m
€6($6)
5 times a day116km (72 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€18($18)
on demand117km (73 miles)

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Airports near Padua

The following major airports near Padua offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Padua
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Padua
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Padua