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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
$141
Average price
$141
Fastest journey
6 h 11 m
Average duration
6 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $141 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $141.
Of the 1 trains 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 trains cover the 540 km distance in an average of 6 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 11 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 6 h 11 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)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $103 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 15m Average total duration 14h 45m 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.
The journey is about 1h 34m faster (4h 53m by train vs 6h 27m by car) and roughly $39 (€31) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($101 (€81) vs $139 (€112)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Italo, Frecciarossa.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Naples International Airport to Padua trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:40 AM Naples International Airport | 6h11 | 3:51 PM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Naples International Airport to Padua run on average 20 times per day, taking around 4h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:07, the last at 17:45. The fastest train covers the 335 miles (540 km) distance in 5h 18m.
Distance 335 miles (540 km) |
Average train duration 4h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 5h 18m |
First train 4:07 AM |
Last train 5:45 PM |
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