How to travel from Padua to Florence, Italy

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

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Padua to Florence 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 Firenze S.M.N..

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

Take the bus to Florence.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)

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Drive

Drive to Florence.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance220km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padua and Florence

There are several options for getting from Padua to Florence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 3h 55m. 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 Padua and Florence 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 Padua and Florence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Padua and Florence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padua and Florence. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Padua and Florence with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Padua and Florence. Trains depart every 3 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 Padua and Florence. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Padua and Florence with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 10m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Padua and Florence. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Florence is Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Florence. Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) and Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) 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 Padua and Florence. The distance is around 220km (137 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 Padua to Florence is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Padua to Florence

Compare travel optionsbetween Padua and Florence

Transport options from Padua to Florence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
€25($25)
every 2 hours214km (133 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 10m
€16($16)
twice daily216km (134 miles)
Bus to Florence, Parcheggio Villa Costanza3h 55m
€12($12)
twice a week226km (141 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€33($33)
on demand220km (137 miles)

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Airports near Florence

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

FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Florence
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Florence
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Florence