There are 4 ways to get from Pisa to Padova by train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 34m
3 alternative options
Bus • 4h 35m
Bus via Florence Airport (FLR) • 5h 10m
Drive • 2h 48m
Pisa to Padova by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pisa to Padova is to bus which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Pisa to Padova is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €50 - €75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pisa and arriving at Padua. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Pisa to Padova. However, there are services departing from Pisa Centrale and arriving at Padova via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Pisa and Padova is 292 km. The road distance is 297.9 km.
The best way to get from Pisa to Padova without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €24 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Pisa to Padova, including transfers.
Pisa to Padova bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pisa station.
Pisa to Padova train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Pisa Centrale station.
The best way to get from Pisa to Padova is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs €24 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 4h 35m.
- Distance: 291.9 km
- Duration: 3h 34m
What companies run services between Pisa, Italy and Padova, Italy?
You can take a train from Pisa to Padova via Firenze S.M.N. in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Pisa to Padua 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25 - €35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €10 - €12
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Stazione Santa Maria Novella to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €55
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Pisa to Padua
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25 - €35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Florence to Padua
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +352 26 58 57 1
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Pisa International Airport to Florence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €18
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
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Pisa to Padova bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Padua station.
Pisa to Padova train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Padova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pisa to Padova is 298 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Pisa to Padova.
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