- Must visit
Cappella degli Scrovegni
Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mestre to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mestre to Padua will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
It's difficult to get from Mestre to Padua without transferring at least once.
Regionale 16825 · Regionale 17236
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Regionale 16852 · Regionale Veloce 3506
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Regionale 16805 · Regionale Veloce 3504
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Regionale 16811 · Regionale Veloce 3967
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Regionale 16815 · Regionale Veloce 3987
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Regionale 16811 · Regionale Veloce 3967
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Regionale 16037+
FRECCIAROSSA 9401
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Regionale 16815 · Regionale Veloce 3987
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Regionale 16787 · Regionale Veloce 3979
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Regionale 16801 · Regionale Veloce 3983
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Trains from Mestre to Padua run on average 49 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 but you can travel from only $2 by bus.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (29 km) distance in 10m.
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The table below shows live departures for Mestre to Padua trains for today, Wednesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale 16680 · Regionale Veloce 3632 | 9:58 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 10:38 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16782 · Regionale 16446 | 10:34 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1h40 | 12:14 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16232 · Regionale Veloce 3490 | 11:58 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 12:38 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16775 · Regionale Veloce 3975 | 12:26 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h41 | 1:07 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16779 · Regionale Veloce 3492 | 12:56 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h42 | 1:38 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16781 · Regionale Veloce 3977 | 1:26 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h41 | 2:07 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16783 · Regionale Veloce 3496 | 1:56 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h42 | 2:38 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16787 · Regionale Veloce 3979 | 2:28 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h39 | 3:07 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16791 · Regionale Veloce 3498 | 2:58 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 3:38 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16793 · Regionale Veloce 3981 | 3:26 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h41 | 4:07 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16768 · Regionale 16026 | 3:58 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 4:38 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16801 · Regionale Veloce 3983 | 4:28 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h39 | 5:07 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16805 · Regionale Veloce 3504 | 4:56 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h42 | 5:38 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16809 · Regionale Veloce 3985 | 5:26 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h41 | 6:07 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16852 · Regionale Veloce 3506 | 5:58 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 6:38 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16815 · Regionale Veloce 3987 | 6:28 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h39 | 7:07 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16258 · Regionale Veloce 3508 | 6:58 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 7:38 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16821 · Regionale Veloce 3989 | 7:28 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h39 | 8:07 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16825 · Regionale 17236 | 8:28 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h50 | 9:18 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16831 · Regionale Veloce 3993 | 9:26 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h42 | 10:08 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16831 · Regionale 17240 | 9:26 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h55 | 10:21 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16830 · Regionale Veloce 3635 · Regionale 16866 | 9:34 PM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 2h56 | 12:30 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
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Regionale 16037+ FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:18 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h36 | 5:54 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16037 · Regionale Veloce 3961 | 5:18 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h52 | 6:10 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16845 · Regionale Veloce 3478 | 5:56 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h42 | 6:38 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16121 · Regionale Veloce 3963 | 6:26 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h41 | 7:07 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16757 · Regionale Veloce 3482 | 6:56 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h42 | 7:38 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16836 · Regionale Veloce 3637+ FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:04 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h50 | 7:54 AM Padova | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16759 · Regionale Veloce 3965 | 7:27 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 8:07 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16870 · Regionale Veloce 3486 | 7:58 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 8:38 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16811 · Regionale Veloce 3967 | 8:36 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h31 | 9:07 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16874 · Regionale Veloce 3428 | 8:58 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 9:38 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16726 · Regionale 3997 | 9:28 AM Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h39 | 10:07 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Mestre to Padua with Regionale, Frecciarossa, and Italo. Night trains available on this route with Intercity Notte. High-speed trains available on this route with Frecciarossa and Italo. Regional trains available on this route with Regionale. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Home to Giotto’s frescoes, this UNESCO-listed chapel is one of the greatest masterpieces of Western art and Padua’s top cultural visit.
Padua’s main civic museum complex with archaeology, medieval and modern art, and access paired with the Scrovegni Chapel area.
University museum displaying one of Europe’s oldest botanical gardens, blending science, architecture, and rare plant collections.
One of Europe’s largest squares, ideal for strolling among statues, canals, and lawns; a signature public space of Padua.
Elegant central square lined with cafes and historic buildings, best known for the astronomical clock tower and lively evening atmosphere.
Historic market square beside Palazzo della Ragione, packed with daily local life, stalls, and excellent people-watching in the old center.
Bigoli pasta in a rich duck ragù, a classic of the Veneto inland. It is especially associated with festive Sunday meals in Padua and nearby towns.
Short tubular pasta with white beans, often made thick and rustic. A comforting Veneto staple linked to peasant cooking and common in Padua homes.
Rice slowly cooked with spring peas, traditionally from nearby Arquà Petrarca or Baone. A seasonal Euganean Hills dish valued for its sweetness and simplicity.
Established fine dining address with creative cuisine, tasting menus, and attentive service. Best for a higher-end meal in a modern elegant setting.
Historic central restaurant known for refined Paduan and Venetian cuisine in elegant rooms. Good choice for classic dishes with a polished atmosphere.
Well-known traditional venue serving Venetian and Paduan specialties, including bigoli and seasonal classics, in a warm and longstanding local setting.
Moderate for Northern Italy. Hotels and dining cost less than Venice, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly reasonable for tourists.
Service is often included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Most Mestre to Padua trains use the Venezia Mestre Ospedale to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Mestre and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Mestre Ospedale is 2 km from Mestre city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre Ospedale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Sara, Hotel Altieri, Hotel Ducale.
Padova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Zairo, Trattoria Al Fungo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Padova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Padova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Padova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Padova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grand'Italia, NH Padova, Hotel Europa.
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