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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 06 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 06 Sept
£31
Fastest journey on 06 Sept
1 h 59 m
Average journey duration on 06 Sept
2 h 5 m
Trains on 06 Sept
100
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trieste to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trieste to Padua will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Sun 06 Sept, we found 100 trains from Trieste to Padua, including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 7 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 3560 · Regionale Veloce 3498
Regionale Veloce 3460 · Regionale Veloce 3632
Regionale Veloce 3536 · Regionale 16866
Regionale Veloce 3426 · Regionale Veloce 3506
Regionale Veloce 3564 · Regionale Veloce 3508
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+
Regionale Veloce 3488
FRECCIAROSSA 9726
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 · FRECCIAROSSA 9716
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+
Regionale Veloce 3965
FRECCIAROSSA 9718Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, while a flight costs an average of £366.
Distance: 150 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
£14 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest | £80 Average Price | £366 Average Price | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Trieste to Padua:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste to Padua costing on average £14.
A coach is £73 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Trieste to Padua costing on average £80.
A coach is £359 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Trieste to Padua costing on average £366.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 3m.
Ferry takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 3h 27m.
Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £26. The journey takes 2h 38m versus 2h 6m 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 Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte.
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 Trieste to Padua trains for today, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3536 · Regionale 16028 | 22:06 Trieste Centrale | 3h07 | 1:13 Padova | 1 change | |
| Sunday 6 September | |||||
Regionale 22446 · Regionale 17014 · Regionale 17162 | 0:29 Trieste Centrale | 6h22 | 6:51 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 22446 · Regionale 17014+ FRECCIAROSSA 9700 | 0:29 Trieste Centrale | 5h36 | 6:05 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 22446 · Regionale 17014+ 8903 | 0:29 Trieste Centrale | 7h04 | 7:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 22446 · Regionale 17014+ 8974 | 0:29 Trieste Centrale | 7h55 | 8:24 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 22446 · Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8974 | 0:29 Trieste Centrale | 7h55 | 8:24 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3432 · Regionale Veloce 3482 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h22 | 7:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8974 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h08 | 8:24 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8905 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h17 | 8:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3432+ 8911 | 5:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h17 | 11:33 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ Regionale Veloce 3965 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 2h07 | 8:07 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8971 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 3h24 | 9:24 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8902 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 4h33 | 10:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8907 | 6:00 Trieste Centrale | 3h33 | 9:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3434 · Regionale Veloce 3420 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h22 | 8:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8911 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h17 | 11:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8913 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 7h17 | 13:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3434+ 8929 | 6:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h17 | 12:33 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 · FRECCIAROSSA 9716 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 2h06 | 8:44 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 2h10 | 8:48 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ Regionale 91568+ 8913 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 6h55 | 13:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ Regionale 91568+ 8911 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 4h55 | 11:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9466+ Regionale 91568+ 8929 | 6:38 Trieste Centrale | 5h55 | 12:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8911 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h35 | 11:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8929 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 5h35 | 12:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3858+ 8913 | 6:58 Trieste Centrale | 6h35 | 13:33 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718 | 7:07 Trieste Centrale | 2h07 | 9:14 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3558 · Regionale Veloce 3428 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h22 | 9:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8911 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h17 | 11:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8929 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h17 | 12:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3558+ 8913 | 7:16 Trieste Centrale | 6h17 | 13:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Intercity 584 | 7:21 Trieste Centrale | 2h27 | 9:48 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 23036 · Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8929 | 7:41 Trieste Centrale | 4h52 | 12:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 23036 · Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8929 | 7:41 Trieste Centrale | 4h52 | 12:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 23036 · Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8911 | 7:41 Trieste Centrale | 3h52 | 11:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17370 · Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8911 | 7:52 Trieste Centrale | 3h41 | 11:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17370 · Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8929 | 7:52 Trieste Centrale | 4h41 | 12:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17370 · Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8929 | 7:52 Trieste Centrale | 4h41 | 12:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
8902 | 8:02 Trieste Centrale | 2h31 | 10:33 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3460 · Regionale Veloce 3632 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h22 | 10:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8911 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h17 | 11:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8913 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h17 | 13:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3460+ 8929 | 8:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h17 | 12:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8915 | 8:58 Trieste Centrale | 5h35 | 14:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8984 | 8:58 Trieste Centrale | 5h26 | 14:24 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3400+ 8913 | 8:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h35 | 13:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3414 · Regionale Veloce 3488 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h22 | 11:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8913 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h17 | 13:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8984 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 5h08 | 14:24 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3414+ 8929 | 9:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h17 | 12:33 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Regionale Veloce 3488 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 1h59 | 11:38 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 2h05 | 11:44 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Regionale 16313+ 8913 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 3h54 | 13:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Regionale 16313+ 8929 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 2h54 | 12:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9726+ Regionale 16313+ 8984 | 9:39 Trieste Centrale | 4h45 | 14:24 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 23222 · Regionale Veloce 3570+ 8984 | 9:57 Trieste Centrale | 4h27 | 14:24 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 23222 · Regionale Veloce 3570+ 8915 | 9:57 Trieste Centrale | 4h36 | 14:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 23222 · Regionale Veloce 3570+ 8913 | 9:57 Trieste Centrale | 3h36 | 13:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3570+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 10:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h38 | 12:54 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3570 · Regionale Veloce 3975 | 10:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h51 | 13:07 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3570+ 8915 | 10:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h17 | 14:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3570+ 8984 | 10:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h08 | 14:24 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3570+ 8913 | 10:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h17 | 13:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3556 · Regionale Veloce 3977 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 3h09 | 14:07 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3556+ 8988 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 5h26 | 16:24 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3556+ 8919 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h35 | 15:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3556+ 8986 | 10:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h26 | 15:24 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 23224 · Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8988 | 11:52 Trieste Centrale | 4h32 | 16:24 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 23224 · Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8919 | 11:52 Trieste Centrale | 3h41 | 15:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 23224 · Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8986 | 11:52 Trieste Centrale | 3h32 | 15:24 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3440 · Regionale Veloce 3496 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h22 | 14:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8988 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h08 | 16:24 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8919 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h17 | 15:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3440+ 8986 | 12:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h08 | 15:24 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 23038 · Regionale Veloce 3560+ 8923 | 12:39 Trieste Centrale | 3h54 | 16:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 23038+ Intercity 594+ 8988 | 12:39 Trieste Centrale | 3h45 | 16:24 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 23038 · Regionale Veloce 3560+ 8988 | 12:39 Trieste Centrale | 3h45 | 16:24 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3886+ 8925 | 12:58 Trieste Centrale | 4h35 | 17:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3886+ 8992 | 12:58 Trieste Centrale | 5h26 | 18:24 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3560 · Regionale Veloce 3498 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h22 | 15:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3560+ 8988 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h08 | 16:24 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3560+ 8923 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h17 | 16:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3560+ 8925 | 13:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h17 | 17:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Intercity 594 | 13:27 Trieste Centrale | 2h21 | 15:48 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Intercity 594+ Regionale Veloce 3498 | 13:27 Trieste Centrale | 2h11 | 15:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 23226 · Regionale Veloce 3442+ 8992 | 13:52 Trieste Centrale | 4h32 | 18:24 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 23226 · Regionale Veloce 3442+ 8925 | 13:52 Trieste Centrale | 3h41 | 17:33 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 23226 · Regionale Veloce 3406+ 8992 | 13:52 Trieste Centrale | 4h32 | 18:24 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale Veloce 3502 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h22 | 16:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3442+ 8925 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h17 | 17:33 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3442+ 8992 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h08 | 18:24 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3442 · Regionale Veloce 3406+ 8992 | 14:16 Trieste Centrale | 4h08 | 18:24 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3406 · Regionale Veloce 3504 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h22 | 17:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3406+ 8992 | 15:16 Trieste Centrale | 3h08 | 18:24 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3426 · Regionale Veloce 3506 | 16:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h22 | 18:38 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758 | 17:05 Trieste Centrale | 2h09 | 19:14 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3564 · Regionale Veloce 3508 | 17:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h22 | 19:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3446 · Regionale Veloce 3574 | 18:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h22 | 20:38 Padova | 1 change | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 18:47 Trieste Centrale | 3h44 | 22:31 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3448 · Regionale Veloce 3518 | 19:16 Trieste Centrale | 2h22 | 21:38 Padova | 1 change | |
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Trains from Trieste to Padua run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 3 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 Trieste 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 Trieste to Padua trains use the Trieste Centrale to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Trieste and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Trieste Centrale is 1 km from Trieste city centre. Public transport options include:
Trieste Centrale 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: Buffet da Pepi, Trattoria Nerodiseppia
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Trieste Centrale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Trieste Centrale. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Trieste Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trieste Centrale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste, Hotel Continentale, NH Trieste.
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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