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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 01 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£33
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
1 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
1 h 44 m
Trains on 01 Sept
46
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Padua will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Tue 01 Sept, we found 46 trains from Florence to Padua, including 29 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 190 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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 18504 · Regionale TTPER 17814 · Regionale Veloce 3972
Regionale 18514 · Regionale 17828 · Regionale Veloce 3982
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 17836 · Regionale Veloce 3988
Regionale 18488 · Regionale 17806 · Regionale Veloce 3966
Regionale 18524 · Regionale 17838 · Regionale Veloce 3990
FRECCIAROSSA 9406
FRECCIAROSSA 9490
FRECCIAROSSA 9428
FRECCIAROSSA 9420
FRECCIAROSSA 9400Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a flight costs an average of £193.
Distance: 190 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £193 Average Price |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Padua trains for today, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 18514 · Regionale 17828 · Regionale Veloce 3982 | 13:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 16:51 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8418 | 13:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 15:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 588 | 13:33 Florence Rifredi | 2h25 | 15:58 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8914 | 13:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 15:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18518 · Regionale TTPER 17850 · Regionale Veloce 3984 | 14:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 17:51 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420 | 14:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 16:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8916 | 14:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 16:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18520 · Regionale 17834 · Regionale Veloce 3986 | 15:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 18:51 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 15:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 17:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 17836 · Regionale Veloce 3988 | 16:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 19:51 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9423 | 16:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 18:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8918 | 16:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 18:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18524 · Regionale 17838 · Regionale Veloce 3990 | 17:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 20:51 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9426 | 17:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 19:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8928 | 17:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 19:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 18:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 20:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18482 · Regionale 17842 · Regionale Veloce 3992 | 18:37 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h14 | 22:51 Padova | 2 changes | |
8920 | 18:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 20:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 592 | 18:45 Florence Rifredi | 2h35 | 21:20 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9430 | 19:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 21:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8922 | 19:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 21:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9432 | 20:41 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 22:27 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9434 | 21:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 23:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 1 September | |||||
InterCityNotte 774 | 2:03 Florence Campo di Marte | 3h42 | 5:45 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce 3962 | 4:32 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h19 | 8:51 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 18488 · Regionale 17806 · Regionale Veloce 3966 | 6:03 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h48 | 9:51 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 18502 · Regionale 17808 · Regionale Veloce 3970 | 7:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 10:51 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 | 7:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 9:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18504 · Regionale TTPER 17814 · Regionale Veloce 3972 | 8:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h42 | 11:51 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9404 | 8:19 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h45 | 10:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 580+ Regionale Veloce 3972 | 8:21 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 3h30 | 11:51 Padova | 1 change | |
8924 | 8:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 10:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18508 · Treno 17820 effettuato con bus FI680 · Regionale Veloce 3974 | 9:09 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h42 | 13:51 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 | 9:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 11:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8904 | 9:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 11:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18664 · Autobus TTPER B0400 · Regionale Veloce 3978 | 10:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h31 | 14:51 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9490 | 10:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 12:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8906 | 10:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 12:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 11:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 13:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 18490 · Autobus TTPER B0402 · Regionale Veloce 3980 | 11:38 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 4h13 | 15:51 Padova | 2 changes | |
8908 | 11:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 13:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9416 | 12:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h44 | 14:04 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
8910 | 12:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1h46 | 14:25 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Florence to Padua run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 190 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 190 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 41 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 0:25 |
Last train 23:18 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Padua — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Padua trip today.
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence to Padua by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Padua, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Florence to Padua trains use the Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Florence and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Firenze Campo di Marte is 2 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Campo di Marte has practical services for this route, including Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Moka Café
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 20:45.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Campo di Marte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Campo di Marte: The station is fully accessible, with step-free access throughout the station.
Nearby hotels include Florence Stadium B&B, Hotel Villa Liana, Hotel della Robbia.
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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