The cheapest and fastest trains from Padua to Bologna
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 49 trains that leave Padua for Bologna every day 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 3 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 Veloce 39616:121h33Padova7:45Bologna Centrale£101One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce 398719:091h36Padova20:45Bologna Centrale£101One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce 397915:091h43Padova16:52Bologna Centrale£101One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce 39637:091h46Padova8:55Bologna Centrale£101One-way0 changes
Regionale Veloce 398317:091h36Padova18:45Bologna Centrale£101One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 94668:500h59Padova9:49Bologna Centrale£271One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 943116:561h03Padova17:59Bologna Centrale£271One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 943518:561h03Padova19:59Bologna Centrale£271One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 943317:561h03Padova18:59Bologna Centrale£271One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 941511:561h03Padova12:59Bologna Centrale£271One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 £5, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 111 km
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Live departures
Padua to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Bologna trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 584 | 11:19 Padova | 2h01 | 13:20 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8911 | 11:35 Padova | 1h04 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:56 Padova | 1h03 | 12:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 | 12:09 Padova | 1h36 | 13:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8929 | 12:35 Padova | 1h04 | 13:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:56 Padova | 1h03 | 13:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 13:09 Padova | 1h36 | 14:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8913 | 13:35 Padova | 1h04 | 14:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 13:56 Padova | 1h03 | 14:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 | 14:09 Padova | 1h36 | 15:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8915 | 14:35 Padova | 1h04 | 15:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 14:56 Padova | 1h03 | 15:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 | 15:09 Padova | 1h43 | 16:52 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 15:21 Padova | 1h16 | 16:37 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8919 | 15:35 Padova | 1h04 | 16:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 594 | 15:50 Padova | 1h31 | 17:21 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 15:56 Padova | 1h03 | 16:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 16:09 Padova | 1h36 | 17:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8923 | 16:35 Padova | 1h04 | 17:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 16:56 Padova | 1h03 | 17:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 17:09 Padova | 1h36 | 18:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8925 | 17:35 Padova | 1h04 | 18:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 17:56 Padova | 1h03 | 18:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 18:09 Padova | 1h41 | 19:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8927 | 18:35 Padova | 1h04 | 19:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 18:56 Padova | 1h03 | 19:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 19:09 Padova | 1h36 | 20:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 19:56 Padova | 1h03 | 20:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | 20:09 Padova | 1h36 | 21:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3993 | 22:10 Padova | 1h30 | 23:40 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 22:33 Padova | 1h25 | 23:58 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:56 Padova | 1h03 | 6:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 | 6:12 Padova | 1h33 | 7:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:56 Padova | 1h03 | 7:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 | 7:09 Padova | 1h46 | 8:55 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 7:23 Padova | 1h19 | 8:42 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8903 | 7:35 Padova | 1h04 | 8:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:56 Padova | 1h03 | 8:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 | 8:09 Padova | 1h36 | 9:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8905 | 8:35 Padova | 1h04 | 9:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 8:50 Padova | 0h59 | 9:49 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 8:56 Padova | 1h03 | 9:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 | 9:09 Padova | 1h41 | 10:50 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8907 | 9:35 Padova | 1h04 | 10:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:56 Padova | 1h03 | 10:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3997 | 10:09 Padova | 1h36 | 11:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
8902 | 10:35 Padova | 1h04 | 11:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:56 Padova | 1h03 | 11:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 | 11:09 Padova | 1h36 | 12:45 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Padua to Bologna
Trains from Padua to Bologna run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 44 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 44 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 1:15 |
Last train 23:22 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte from Padua to Bologna trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte trains will get you between Padua and Bologna from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Padua to Bologna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Padua to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Padua and Bologna
Most Padua to Bologna trains use the Padova to Bologna Centrale station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Aeroporto. Use this guide to compare Padua and Bologna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Padua station do trains to Bologna leave from?
Getting to Padova from Padua city centre
Padova train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Zairo, Trattoria Al Fungo
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Padova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Padova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Padova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Padova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grand'Italia, NH Padova, Hotel Europa.
Which Bologna station do trains from Padua arrive at?
Getting to Bologna Centrale from Bologna city centre
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale train station facilities and services
Bologna Centrale 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 and drink
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Getting to Bologna Corticella from Bologna city centre
Bologna Corticella is 6 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Corticella train station facilities and services
Bologna Corticella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bologna Corticella.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bologna Corticella.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bologna Corticella: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Bologna Corticella: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Corticella.
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