- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£34
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
1 h 43 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
1 h 43 m
Trains on 05 Sept
46
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padua to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Florence will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 46 trains from Padua to Florence, including 28 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 190 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 43 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 3977 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18521
Regionale 3997 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18515
FRECCIAROSSA 9433
FRECCIAROSSA 9403
FRECCIAROSSA 9409
FRECCIAROSSA 9437
FRECCIAROSSA 9421Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Florence 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 12m. 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 £165.
Distance: 190 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £165 Average Price | £49 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Florence:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Florence costing on average £17.
A coach is £155 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Florence costing on average £165.
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 58m.
Flight takes on average 3h 24m.
Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £32. The journey takes 2h 42m versus 2h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Florence trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8929 | 12:35 Padova | 1h45 | 14:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:56 Padova | 1h43 | 14:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18521 | 13:09 Padova | 3h43 | 16:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
8913 | 13:35 Padova | 1h45 | 15:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 13:56 Padova | 1h43 | 15:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977+ Intercity 597 | 14:09 Padova | 3h18 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 17837 · Regionale 18525 | 14:09 Padova | 3h43 | 17:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
8915 | 14:35 Padova | 1h45 | 16:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 14:56 Padova | 1h43 | 16:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 17839 · Regionale 18527 | 15:09 Padova | 3h43 | 18:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
8919 | 15:35 Padova | 1h45 | 17:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 594 | 15:50 Padova | 2h35 | 18:25 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 15:56 Padova | 1h43 | 17:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 17843 · Regionale 18529 | 16:09 Padova | 3h43 | 19:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
8923 | 16:35 Padova | 1h45 | 18:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 16:56 Padova | 1h43 | 18:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531 | 17:09 Padova | 3h43 | 20:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
8925 | 17:35 Padova | 1h45 | 19:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 17:56 Padova | 1h43 | 19:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985+ Intercity 599 | 18:09 Padova | 3h13 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 17851 | 18:09 Padova | 4h01 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 18:56 Padova | 1h43 | 20:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 19:56 Padova | 1h43 | 21:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 · Regionale 17853 · Regionale 18539 | 20:09 Padova | 3h41 | 23:50 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3989+ FRECCIAROSSA 9573 | 20:09 Padova | 3h05 | 23:14 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:56 Padova | 1h43 | 7:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961+ Intercity 583 | 6:12 Padova | 4h00 | 10:12 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale 17813 · Regionale 18507 | 6:12 Padova | 3h40 | 9:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:56 Padova | 1h43 | 8:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963+ Intercity 1589 | 7:09 Padova | 4h04 | 11:13 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509 | 7:09 Padova | 3h43 | 10:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
8903 | 7:35 Padova | 1h45 | 9:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:56 Padova | 1h43 | 9:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale 17819 · Regionale 18511 | 8:09 Padova | 3h43 | 11:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
8905 | 8:35 Padova | 1h45 | 10:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409 | 8:56 Padova | 1h43 | 10:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
8907 | 9:35 Padova | 1h45 | 11:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 584 | 9:50 Padova | 2h37 | 12:27 Florence Rifredi | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:56 Padova | 1h43 | 11:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 3997 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18515 | 10:09 Padova | 3h43 | 13:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
8902 | 10:35 Padova | 1h45 | 12:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:56 Padova | 1h43 | 12:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18517 | 11:09 Padova | 3h43 | 14:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
8911 | 11:35 Padova | 1h45 | 13:20 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:56 Padova | 1h43 | 13:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 17831 · Regionale 18519 | 12:09 Padova | 3h43 | 15:52 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Padua to Florence run on average 42 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 190 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 190 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:18 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Padua to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Padua to Florence trains use the Padova to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Padua and Florence 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.
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.
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