Travel by train from Rome to Padua
The average journey from Rome to Padua takes on average 4 h 7 min. Around 142 trains depart a day from Rome to Padua. The average price is $48.22, and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around $11.19. If you travel from Rome to Padua by train, you will leave from the only station in Rome Termini, which can be conveniently reached from all other Roman stations.
The fastest and most convenient way to reach Padua from the Eternal City is by Italo, Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains to Roma Termini.
On the Italo train you'll have free Wi-Fi, and when it comes to your choice of seats, you can choose from the following alternatives, listed from cheapest to most expensive:
- Smart: you will find a snack area, where you will find convenient vending machines to buy espresso coffee, cold drinks and snacks.
- Prima: the seats are wider and more comfortable and you can take advantage of the free Italo welcome service with snacks, coffee and drinks, served directly to your seat.
- Club Executive: you have a dedicated entrance to the train, to skip the lines, you can sit in comfortable seats and if you choose the Lounge, you will travel in a private environment. Food service is always available to you, items are served directly to your seat. Personal 9" screens available at your seat to enjoy all the exclusive entertainment content of the onboard portal and surf the internet for free.
Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains offer wi-fi, always-loaded smartphones or laptops, sufficient luggage space, and snacks available thanks to the catering service. As with Italo, the price varies depending on the class you choose and how far in advance you book your trip. As for seats, you can choose from the following alternatives, listed from cheapest to most expensive:
- Standard Class
- Premium Class
- Business Class
- Executive Class
Significantly slower, there are the Intercity trains: fixed-price, equipped with power and light sockets at the seat, a bathroom with changing table, coat hooks near the window, ample space for large luggage, bike and e-bike charging sockets, wheelchair disabled seat and companion seat (equipped toilet).
With Intercity nights you can literally fall asleep in one city and wake up in another! Divided into 4-person bunks, the Intercity night offers comfortable sleeping spaces (bed size is 190 x 70 cm), bedding set including pillow, pillowcase, cotton sheets and fleece blanket, ample space for luggage, electrical outlets equipped with USB support, reading lamp, button for direct call of service personnel, soundproofing, double locking of cabins from the inside, air conditioning, mini-bar trolley (extra charge). In addition, compartments reserved for women only are available on Comfort Cars.
On board you will receive a mini travel kit consisting of a disposable pack of sanitizer, hand soap, wet wipe and toilet seat cover; mineral water for the night and juice, coffee and snacks when you wake up.
From Rome to Padua, the train is one of the best ways to travel with low environmental impact. From Padua station, follow Corso del Popolo to arrive directly in the historic center. Soon you will find yourself skirting the garden surrounding the Scrovegni Chapel, the incredible masterpiece painted by Giotto. Padua is also famous for Prato della Valle, the largest square in Italy! The historic center is perfect for luxury shopping, but the king of social life here is the aperitif.
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