How to travel from Florence to Padua, Italy

The distance between Florence and Padua is around 214km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Florence 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.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Padua.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
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Drive

Drive to Padova.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance215km (134 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Florence and Padua

There are several options for getting from Florence to Padua by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).

The distance between Florence and Padua is around 214km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (117 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Florence and Padua by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Florence to Padua is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Florence and Padua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Florence and Padua. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Florence and Padua with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Florence and Padua. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Florence and Padua. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Florence and Padua with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Florence and Padua. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Florence to Padua. We recommend that you take the train to Padova. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Florence and Padua. The distance is around 215km (134 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Florence to Padua is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Florence to Padua

Compare travel optionsbetween Florence and Padua

Transport options from Florence to Padua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
€25($25)
hourly214km (133 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
€17($17)
once daily234km (146 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€33($33)
on demand215km (134 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