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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price on 15 Oct
£11
Average ticket price on 15 Oct
£20
Fastest journey on 15 Oct
59 m
Average journey duration on 15 Oct
1 h 2 m
Trains on 15 Oct
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 £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Thu 15 Oct, we found 49 trains from Padua to Bologna, including 49 direct services.
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 3985
Regionale Veloce 3987
Regionale Veloce 3989
Regionale Veloce 3993
Regionale Veloce 3973
FRECCIAROSSA 9466
FRECCIAROSSA 9431
FRECCIAROSSA 9403
FRECCIAROSSA 9415
FRECCIAROSSA 9425Trains from Padua to Bologna run on average 47 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 47 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 59m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 47 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 1:15 |
Last train 23:22 |
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The table below shows live departures for Padua to Bologna trains for today, Wednesday 14 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
InterCityNotte 35730 | 21:58 Padova | 1h16 | 23:14 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3993 | 22:10 Padova | 1h30 | 23:40 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 15 October | |||||
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 | |
Intercity 584 | 9:50 Padova | 1h22 | 11:12 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 | |
8911 | 11:35 Padova | 1h04 | 12:39 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:56 Padova | 1h03 | 12:59 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Bologna’s modern and contemporary art museum presents rotating exhibitions and a compact permanent collection in a converted industrial space.
An engaging museum on Bologna’s industrial and social history, with working models, scientific instruments, and practical displays for curious visitors.
Bologna’s grand central square is the city’s social and architectural heart, framed by major civic buildings and lively throughout the day.
A long porticoed walk climbing towards San Luca, combining daily local life, historic architecture, and one of Bologna’s classic walking routes.
This covered market street preserves medieval character under porticoes and is ideal for a short walk between historic shops and central landmarks.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with slow-cooked ragù. It is Bologna’s signature pasta dish and traditionally differs from spaghetti bolognese found abroad.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta served in rich capon or beef broth. A festive classic closely tied to Bolognese family cooking and winter meals.
Green pasta sheets layered with ragù, béchamel and Parmigiano Reggiano. This baked dish is a traditional Sunday and holiday favourite in Bologna.
Historic osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta and traditional meat dishes in a warm, old-world dining room near the city centre.
Refined restaurant serving contemporary Italian cuisine in elegant rooms inside Palazzo Fava, suited to a special-occasion meal.
Long-standing trattoria popular for tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù and other local staples in a simple, bustling setting.
Moderate for Italy: lodging is mid-priced, meals are reasonable, and local buses are cheap, though central hotel rates rise in peak season and during major fairs.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included; round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Bologna Centrale -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
The most popular day trips by train from Bologna are Florence, Modena, Parma, Ferrara and Ravenna. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Bologna on Omio.

Florence is known for Renaissance art and architecture, with the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio shaping its skyline. Despite its fame, it feels compact and lived-in, with busy piazzas, artisan workshops and a strong Tuscan food culture.
There are 83 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 33m.

Modena is known for its Romanesque cathedral, traditional balsamic vinegar and its links to Ferrari and Luciano Pavarotti. Its arcaded centre and well-rooted food culture give the city a polished but relaxed feel.
There are 66 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 15m.

Parma is known for elegant squares, Romanesque landmarks and a food culture centred on Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma. Its compact historic centre and calm, refined atmosphere make it easy to explore.
There are 52 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 48m.

Ferrara is a Renaissance city in Emilia-Romagna, known for the moated Castello Estense and its Este past. Its UNESCO-listed centre is calm and elegant, with arcaded streets, palaces and a strong cycling culture.
There are 64 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:43, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 20m.

Ravenna is best known for its remarkable Byzantine mosaics and UNESCO-listed early Christian monuments. Its compact historic centre, literary links to Dante and calm Adriatic character give it a thoughtful, unhurried feel.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:48, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 58m.
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.

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.
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.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
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 storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna, Aeroporto is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple options on site
Free wifi throughout the station. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto: Fully accessible for disabled individuals.
Bologna Corticella is 6 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Corticella has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna Corticella.
ATMs are available at Bologna Corticella.
Available at Bologna Corticella: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Bologna Corticella: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Corticella.
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