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Orto Botanico di Padova
One of Italy’s oldest botanical gardens, with historic beds and modern glasshouses presenting medicinal plants, rare species and research heritage.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£17
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
1 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
1 h 5 m
Trains on 17 Sept
35
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Desenzano del Garda to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Desenzano del Garda to Padua will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 35 trains from Desenzano del Garda to Padua, including 18 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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.
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505
Regionale 16277
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale Veloce 3497
Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale Veloce 3521
Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485
8993
8997
8983
8977
FRECCIAROSSA 9735Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Desenzano del Garda to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a coach costs an average of £72.
Distance: 105 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Desenzano del Garda to Padua:
A train is £62 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Desenzano del Garda to Padua costing on average £72.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 11m.
The journey is about 7m faster (1h 11m by train vs 1h 18m by car) and roughly £17 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £26). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Desenzano del Garda to Padua trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 16277 | 6:07 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h53 | 8:00 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 16277 · Regionale Veloce 3483 | 6:07 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h37 | 7:44 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16017 | 6:54 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h26 | 8:20 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9703 | 7:38 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 8:44 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2613+ FRECCIAROSSA 9705 | 7:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h25 | 9:14 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale Veloce 3489 | 7:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 9:20 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2693+ FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 8:16 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h28 | 9:44 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale Veloce 3485 | 8:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 10:20 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9709 | 9:08 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 10:14 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 3495 | 9:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 11:20 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9715 | 10:08 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 11:14 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8977 | 10:27 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h05 | 11:32 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3513 | 10:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 12:20 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 12:38 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 13:44 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale Veloce 3497 | 12:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 14:20 Padova | 1 change | |
8983 | 13:27 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h05 | 14:32 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9727 | 13:38 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 14:44 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale Veloce 3499 | 13:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 15:20 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503 | 14:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 16:20 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9733 | 15:08 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 16:14 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9735 | 15:38 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 16:44 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 | 15:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 17:20 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 15:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h25 | 17:14 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 16:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 18:20 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9743 | 17:08 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 18:14 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551 | 17:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 19:20 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 18:07 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h07 | 19:14 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8993 | 18:27 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h05 | 19:32 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523 | 18:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 20:20 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9753 | 19:08 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 20:14 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 17247 | 19:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2h19 | 22:08 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 20:08 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h06 | 21:14 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8997 | 20:27 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h05 | 21:32 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9763 | 21:38 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h09 | 22:47 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 21:49 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1h31 | 23:20 Padova | 1 change | |
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Trains from Desenzano del Garda to Padua run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 1h 5m |
First train 0:49 |
Last train 23:49 |
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One of Italy’s oldest botanical gardens, with historic beds and modern glasshouses presenting medicinal plants, rare species and research heritage.
City museum complex covering archaeology, medieval and modern art, and applied arts, next to the Scrovegni Chapel and Giardini dell’Arena.
Museum on the history of medicine and the University of Padua, with interactive displays, instruments and stories of scientific discovery.
Lively main square bordered by arcades and historic buildings, busy with markets, strolling and views towards Palazzo della Ragione.
Busy market square south of Palazzo della Ragione, filled with daily city life and a useful stop for experiencing Padua beyond monuments.
Elegant central square known for cafés, arcades and evening atmosphere, facing the Palazzo del Bo and linked to the old university quarter.
Slow-cooked hen stewed with celery, carrot and onion, traditionally served with pevarada sauce. A classic Paduan festive dish with medieval roots.
Risotto made with peas, often from nearby Baone or Lumignano, prized in spring for its sweet local produce and creamy Veneto style.
Fresh bigoli pasta with duck ragù, a hearty Veneto staple popular in Padua for Sunday and festive meals.
Refined restaurant in central Padua serving elegant Italian dishes in a polished, contemporary setting.
Historic central osteria known for traditional Paduan cooking, seasonal dishes and a warm, classic dining room.
Casual bacaro-style stop inside the market area, good for cicchetti, local wine and quick tastes of regional products.
Moderate for northern Italy. Hotels and dining are a little cheaper than Venice, while local buses and everyday cafés stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is enough in cafés.
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Most Desenzano del Garda to Padua trains use the Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Desenzano del Garda and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Esplanade, Trattoria Alessi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mayer & Splendid, Hotel Piroscafo, Hotel Bonotto.
Padova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Zairo, Trattoria Al Fungo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Padova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Padova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Padova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Padova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grand'Italia, NH Padova, Hotel Europa.
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