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Palazzo Bo and Anatomical Theatre
Historic university seat with the celebrated anatomical theatre, one of Padua’s most important scholarly sites and a highlight for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$135
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
16 h 5 m
Average duration
16 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Naples International Airport to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Naples International Airport to Padua will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $135.
Of the 1 buses that leave Naples International Airport for Padua on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 540 km distance in an average of 16 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 5 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 16 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Naples International Airport to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 335 miles (540 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $101 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 15m Average total duration 14h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Naples International Airport to Padua:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples International Airport to Padua costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples International Airport to Padua costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
The table below shows live departures for Naples International Airport to Padua buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:35 AM Naples International Airport | 19h00 | 6:35 AM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Naples International Airport | 20h05 | 9:05 AM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Naples International Airport | 12h45 | 3:55 AM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Naples International Airport to Padua run on average 22 times per day, taking around 14h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:15, the last at 15:10. The fastest bus covers the 335 miles (540 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 335 miles (540 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 6:15 AM |
Last bus 3:10 PM |
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Historic university seat with the celebrated anatomical theatre, one of Padua’s most important scholarly sites and a highlight for history lovers.
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One of Padua’s most elegant squares, framed by historic architecture and especially atmospheric in the evening.
Thick whole-wheat pasta dressed with slow-cooked onions and salted fish sauce, a classic Veneto dish long associated with local fasting days.
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