There are 5 ways to get from Padova to Cesena by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
2h 13m€21–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Padua to Cesena Accoglienzabus N433
3h 30m€14–23Drive 199.1 km
- Drive from Padova to Cesenacar 199.1 km
1h 55m€32–45Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Ospedale Padova to Rovigobus E016
- Take a shuttle bus from Rovigo to Cesena
4h 1m€166–427Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Padova to Cesenatrain Ic
2h 42m€22–45
Padova to Cesena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padova to Cesena is to bus which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Padova to Cesena is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Padua and arriving at Cesena Accoglienza. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Padova and arriving at Cesena. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The journey takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Padova and Cesena is 205 km. The road distance is 199.1 km.
The best way to get from Padova to Cesena without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 2h 13m and costs €21 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Padova to Cesena, including transfers.
Padova to Cesena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Padua station.
Padova to Cesena train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Padova station.
The best way to get from Padova to Cesena is to train via Bologna which takes 2h 13m and costs €21 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €23 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Cesena, Italy?
You can take a train from Padova to Cesena via Bologna Centrale in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Padua to Cesena Accoglienza 5 times a week. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Padova to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bologna Centrale to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Padua to Cesena Accoglienza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 049 8241199
- [email protected]
- Website
- fsbusitalia.it
Bus from Ospedale Padova to Rovigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- fsbusitalia.it
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- [email protected]
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Rovigo to Cesena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €160–420
- Website
- https://www.goopti.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Padova to Cesena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cesena Accoglienza station.
Padova to Cesena train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Cesena is 199 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Padova to Cesena.
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