There are 4 ways to get from Padova to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or rideshare
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Padova to Bologna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padova to Bologna is to rideshare which costs €6 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Padova to Bologna is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €13 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Padua and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Padova and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Padova and Bologna is 123 km. The road distance is 116.9 km.
The best way to get from Padova to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €13 - €35.
The train from Padova to Bologna Centrale takes 1h 3m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Padova to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Padua station.
Padova to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Padova station.
The best way to get from Padova to Bologna is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs €13 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €22 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Padova to Bologna Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Padua to Bologna Centrale 5 times a day. Tickets cost €9–15 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Padua to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Padua to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Padova to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Padova to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Bologna is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Padova to Bologna.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Padova and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.