- Must visit
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 16 Oct
£7
Average ticket price on 16 Oct
£15
Fastest journey on 16 Oct
33 m
Average journey duration on 16 Oct
34 m
Trains on 16 Oct
64
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ferrara to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ferrara to Padua will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Fri 16 Oct, we found 64 trains from Ferrara to Padua, including 45 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 69 km distance in an average of 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 35 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.
Autobus TTPER B5390 · Regionale Veloce 3992
Autobus TTPER B5316 · Regionale Veloce 3990
Autobus TTPER B5328 · Regionale Veloce 3970
Autobus TTPER B5314 · Regionale Veloce 3982
Autobus TTPER B5386 · Regionale Veloce 3980
8918
8916
FRECCIAROSSA 9426
FRECCIAROSSA 9434
FRECCIAROSSA 9416Trains from Ferrara to Padua run on average 42 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:33, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 33m.
Distance 69 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 2:33 |
Last train 22:33 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Ferrara to Padua trains for today, Thursday 15 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3986 | 17:43 Ferrara station | 1h08 | 18:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5388 · Regionale Veloce 3988 | 17:45 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h06 | 19:51 Padova | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5388+ FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 17:45 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h19 | 19:04 Padova | 1 change | |
8918 | 17:52 Ferrara station | 0h33 | 18:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 18:29 Ferrara station | 0h35 | 19:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3988 | 18:43 Ferrara station | 1h08 | 19:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5316+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 18:45 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h19 | 20:04 Padova | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5316 · Regionale Veloce 3990 | 18:45 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h06 | 20:51 Padova | 1 change | |
8928 | 18:49 Ferrara station | 0h36 | 19:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 19:29 Ferrara station | 0h35 | 20:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5334+ Intercity 592 | 19:40 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h40 | 21:20 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3990 | 19:43 Ferrara station | 1h08 | 20:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8920 | 19:49 Ferrara station | 0h36 | 20:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 592 | 20:34 Ferrara station | 0h46 | 21:20 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5390 · Regionale Veloce 3992 | 20:40 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h11 | 22:51 Padova | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5390+ FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 20:40 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h47 | 22:27 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8828 | 20:42 Ferrara station | 0h56 | 21:38 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5336+ FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 21:40 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h24 | 23:04 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3992 | 21:43 Ferrara station | 1h08 | 22:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 21:52 Ferrara station | 0h35 | 22:27 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 22:29 Ferrara station | 0h35 | 23:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 16 October | |||||
InterCityNotte 774 | 5:07 Ferrara station | 0h45 | 5:52 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3998 | 5:53 Ferrara station | 0h56 | 6:49 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5310 · Regionale 17074 | 5:55 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h24 | 7:19 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 17074 | 6:15 Ferrara station | 1h04 | 7:19 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3960 | 6:43 Ferrara station | 1h08 | 7:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17076 | 6:54 Ferrara station | 1h25 | 8:19 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5312 · Regionale Veloce 3962 | 7:00 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h51 | 8:51 Padova | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5326 · Regionale Veloce 3966 | 7:27 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h24 | 9:51 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3962 | 7:43 Ferrara station | 1h08 | 8:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 8:29 Ferrara station | 0h35 | 9:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3966 | 8:43 Ferrara station | 1h08 | 9:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8900 | 8:49 Ferrara station | 0h36 | 9:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5328 · Regionale Veloce 3970 | 9:02 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h49 | 10:51 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 9:29 Ferrara station | 0h35 | 10:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3970 | 9:43 Ferrara station | 1h08 | 10:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8924 | 9:49 Ferrara station | 0h36 | 10:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 10:29 Ferrara station | 0h35 | 11:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3972 | 10:43 Ferrara station | 1h08 | 11:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5330 · Regionale Veloce 3994 | 11:01 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h50 | 12:51 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3994 | 11:43 Ferrara station | 1h08 | 12:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8906 | 11:49 Ferrara station | 0h36 | 12:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17080 | 11:54 Ferrara station | 1h25 | 13:19 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 12:29 Ferrara station | 0h35 | 13:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3974 | 12:43 Ferrara station | 1h08 | 13:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8908 | 12:49 Ferrara station | 0h36 | 13:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 13:29 Ferrara station | 0h35 | 14:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3978 | 13:43 Ferrara station | 1h08 | 14:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8910 | 13:49 Ferrara station | 0h36 | 14:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5386+ Intercity 588 | 14:12 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h46 | 15:58 Padova | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5386 · Regionale Veloce 3980 | 14:12 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h39 | 15:51 Padova | 1 change | |
Autobus TTPER B5386+ FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 14:12 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h19 | 15:31 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 14:29 Ferrara station | 0h35 | 15:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8816 | 14:40 Ferrara station | 0h51 | 15:31 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3980 | 15:00 Ferrara station | 0h51 | 15:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 588 | 15:15 Ferrara station | 0h43 | 15:58 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5314 · Regionale Veloce 3982 | 15:15 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 1h36 | 16:51 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3982 | 15:43 Ferrara station | 1h08 | 16:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8916 | 15:52 Ferrara station | 0h33 | 16:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 16:29 Ferrara station | 0h35 | 17:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Autobus TTPER B5332 · Regionale Veloce 3986 | 16:40 Ferrara Via Boschetto | 2h11 | 18:51 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3984 | 16:43 Ferrara station | 1h08 | 17:51 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17088+ FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 16:54 Ferrara station | 1h10 | 18:04 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 17088 | 16:54 Ferrara station | 1h25 | 18:19 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 Ferrara to Padua trains use the Ferrara to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Ferrara and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ferrara is 2 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara 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 Ca' d'Frara, Trattoria Il Cucco
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Ferrara. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Ferrara. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ferrara: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ferrara: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Touring, Hotel Carlton, Hotel Annunziata.
Ferrara Via Boschetto station is 1 km from Ferrara city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferrara Via Boschetto station has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
ATMs are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
Available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferrara Via Boschetto station.
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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