How to get to Padua from Modena

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Compare coach and train for Modena to Padua

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modena to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. 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 train costs an average of £12, while a coach costs an average of £158.

Distance: 114 km

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£12

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2h 56m

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2h 26m

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Compare ways to travel from Modena to Padua

Compare the available ways to get from Modena to Padua, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Modena to Padua is a train with an average price of £12.

This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Padua:

A train is £146 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Modena to Padua costing on average £158.

The fastest way to travel from Modena to Padua is by train with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Padua take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Modena and Padua including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 13m faster (1h 44m by train vs 1h 57m by car) and roughly £20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£12 vs £32). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Modena to Padua

How to get to Padua from Modena by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Modena to Padua is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2463 · Regionale Veloce 3980
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  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2463 · Regionale Veloce 3980
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  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 3935+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9480
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  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 17425 · Regionale Veloce 3970
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  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 19595 · Regionale Veloce 3978
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  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 19601 · Regionale Veloce 3984
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Best day trips from Padua by train

The most popular day trips by train from Padua are Venice, Verona, Vicenza, Treviso and Bologna. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Padua on Omio.

A view of Venice

Day trip from Padua to Venice by train

Why visit Venice for the day?

Venice is a lagoon city known for its canals, Gothic palaces and the legacy of the Venetian Republic. Around St Mark’s Square and beyond, it feels theatrical yet intimate, with narrow calli, quiet campi and water at every turn.

A view of Verona

Day trip from Padua to Verona by train

Why visit Verona for the day?

Verona is known for its Roman Arena and its association with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Its compact historic centre blends medieval streets, piazzas and river views with a calm, cultured feel.

A view of Vicenza

Day trip from Padua to Vicenza by train

Why visit Vicenza for the day?

Vicenza is known for Andrea Palladio’s architecture, which gives its centre a calm, elegant character. Arcaded streets, handsome piazzas and the Teatro Olimpico make it feel cultured and distinctly Venetian without the crowds of larger cities.

A view of Treviso

Day trip from Padua to Treviso by train

Why visit Treviso for the day?

Treviso is a compact Veneto city known for canals, medieval walls and elegant arcaded streets. Closely tied to Prosecco country, it also has a strong food identity shaped by radicchio and tiramisù.

A view of Bologna

Day trip from Padua to Bologna by train

Why visit Bologna for the day?

Bologna is known for its porticoes, medieval centre and one of Europe’s oldest universities. The city feels lively yet grounded, with red-brick streets, elegant piazzas and a food culture that shapes daily life.

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FAQs: Modena to Padua

Travel to Padua easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Modena to Padua.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Modena and Padua including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Modena to Padua is a train with an average price of £12.

This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Padua:

A train is £146 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Modena to Padua costing on average £158.

The fastest way to travel from Modena to Padua is by train with an average journey time of 2h 14m.

Other travel options to Padua take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 56m.

The Modena to Padua distance is approximately 114 km.
The average frequency per day from Modena to Padua is:
  • Around 169 trains per day.
  • Around 9 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Modena and Padua as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Modena to Padua:
  • Trains mostly depart from Modena station and arrive in Padova.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Modena, Station and arrive in Padova, Stazione FS.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Modena to Padua, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Italo, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Padua by train.
  • Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Padua by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Modena to Padua:
  • 6 direct coaches per day with GoOpti.
Omio customers who travel from Modena to Padua often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Rome, Milan, Verona, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Padua and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Modena to Padua, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Padua, you can explore vibrant local markets offering fresh produce and artisanal goods, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque canals, attend a classical music concert at the historic Teatro Verdi, and discover art and history at the Eremitani Civic Museums. Don't miss the Scrovegni Chapel, renowned for Giotto's frescoes, the Basilica of Saint Anthony, Prato della Valle, the historic University of Padua, and the medieval Palazzo della Ragione. Savour traditional Italian cuisine at a local trattoria.
Two to three days in Padua are ideal to explore its historical sites, such as the Scrovegni Chapel, St. Anthony's Basilica, and the University of Padua, while also enjoying the local cuisine and culture.

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