The cheapest and fastest coaches from Padua to Bologna
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Padua to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Bologna will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 17 buses that leave Padua for Bologna every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 30 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.
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2729Travel Information
Compare coach 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 coach 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 coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 111 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Padua to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Bologna coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2797 | 12:25 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1h30 | 13:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:40 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1h40 | 14:20 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2705 | 15:25 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1h30 | 16:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2h05 | 22:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
069 | 20:20 Padova, Autostazione | 2h00 | 22:20 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:45 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2h00 | 22:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2791 | 22:40 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2h05 | 00:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 27 November | |||||
FlixBus | 06:15 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1h40 | 07:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2729 | 06:30 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1h30 | 08:00 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
2723 | 08:45 Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1h30 | 10:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Padua to Bologna
Buses from Padua to Bologna run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 28 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 111 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 111 km |
Average bus duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Busitalia, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Padua to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Padua to Bologna with Itabus, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Busitalia, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Padua to Bologna coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Padua to Bologna by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica), which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Padua and Bologna
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 81, 91
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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