- 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.
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
99
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Marco Polo 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 Venice Marco Polo Airport to Padua will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
It's difficult to get from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Padua without transferring at least once.
Mestre FS Airport Express+
Regionale 17202
Mestre FS Airport Express+
Regionale 17238
Mestre FS Airport Express+
Regionale 17190
Mestre FS Airport Express+
Regionale 16983
Mestre FS Airport Express+
Regionale 17204
Mestre FS Airport Express+
Regionale 88757
Mestre FS Airport Express+
Regionale 17214
Mestre FS Airport Express+
Regionale 83928
Mestre FS Airport Express+
Regionale 83954
Mestre FS Airport Express+
Regionale 88924Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €2, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 22 miles (37 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€14 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price | €10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Padua:
A bus is €5 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Padua costing on average €9.
A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Padua costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 35m.
Bus takes on average 59m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (35m by train vs 42m by car). Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €10 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Venice Marco Polo Airport to Padua trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8913 | On time 1:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 1:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17204 | 1:10 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h39 | 3:49 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 88757 | 1:10 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h16 | 3:26 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83946 | 1:10 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h03 | 3:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8913 | On time 1:17 PM Venice Mestre | 0h16 | 1:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17204 | 1:35 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h14 | 3:49 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 88757 | 1:35 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1h51 | 3:26 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83948 | 1:35 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h38 | 4:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8915 | 2:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 2:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | On time 2:17 PM Venice Mestre | 0h16 | 2:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17208 | 2:20 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h31 | 4:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17214 | 2:20 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h58 | 5:18 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83950 | 2:20 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h53 | 5:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17214 | 2:30 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h48 | 5:18 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17208 | 2:30 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h21 | 4:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83950 | 2:30 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h43 | 5:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8919 | On time 3:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 3:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17214 | 3:10 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h08 | 5:18 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17216 | 3:10 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h41 | 5:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83950 | 3:10 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h03 | 5:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8919 | On time 3:17 PM Venice Mestre | 0h16 | 3:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17216 | 3:25 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h26 | 5:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17214 | 3:25 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1h53 | 5:18 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 16983 | 3:25 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h46 | 6:11 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 16983 | 3:40 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h31 | 6:11 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17216 | 3:40 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h11 | 5:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17220 | 3:40 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h11 | 6:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 16983 | 4:05 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h06 | 6:11 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17220 | 4:05 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h46 | 6:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83954 | 4:05 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h08 | 7:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8923 | On time 4:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 4:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | On time 4:17 PM Venice Mestre | 0h16 | 4:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17220 | 4:23 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h28 | 6:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83954 | 4:23 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h50 | 7:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17146 | 4:23 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h28 | 7:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8988 | 4:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 5:02 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8988 | 4:47 PM Venice Mestre | 0h15 | 5:02 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17220 | 4:50 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h01 | 6:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17146 | 4:50 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h01 | 7:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83954 | 4:50 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h23 | 7:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8925 | On time 5:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 5:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17146 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h36 | 7:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83954 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1h58 | 7:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83956 | 5:15 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h58 | 8:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8925 | On time 5:17 PM Venice Mestre | 0h16 | 5:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17254 | 5:58 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h53 | 8:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17238 | 5:58 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 4h20 | 10:18 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83956 | 5:58 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h15 | 8:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17238 | 6:15 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 4h03 | 10:18 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17254 | 6:15 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h36 | 8:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17246 | 6:15 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 4h36 | 10:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8992 | On time 6:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 7:02 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17254 | 6:40 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h11 | 8:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17238 | 6:40 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h38 | 10:18 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17246 | 6:40 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 4h11 | 10:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
8992 | On time 6:47 PM Venice Mestre | 0h15 | 7:02 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17246 | 6:58 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h53 | 10:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17238 | 6:58 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h20 | 10:18 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17238 | 7:20 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h58 | 10:18 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17246 | 7:20 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h31 | 10:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17246 | 7:58 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h53 | 10:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17238 | 7:58 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h20 | 10:18 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17238 | 8:10 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h08 | 10:18 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17246 | 8:10 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h41 | 10:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17246 | 8:40 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h11 | 10:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17162 | 12:20 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 6h31 | 6:51 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83920 | 12:20 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 5h46 | 6:06 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17176 | 12:20 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 5h24 | 5:44 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17162 | 1:10 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 5h41 | 6:51 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17176 | 1:10 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 4h34 | 5:44 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83920 | 1:10 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 4h56 | 6:06 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17250 | 6:15 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h36 | 8:51 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 16730 | 6:15 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h58 | 9:13 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 88924 | 6:15 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1h58 | 8:13 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 16730 | 7:00 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h13 | 9:13 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 88844 | 7:00 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h49 | 9:49 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 88846 | 7:00 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h49 | 10:49 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 88844 | 7:23 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h26 | 9:49 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17190 | 7:23 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 4h27 | 11:50 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 88846 | 7:23 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h26 | 10:49 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 88846 | 7:50 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h59 | 10:49 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 88844 | 7:50 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1h59 | 9:49 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17190 | 7:50 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 4h00 | 11:50 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17190 | 8:20 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h30 | 11:50 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 88846 | 8:20 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h29 | 10:49 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83926 | 8:20 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h53 | 12:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17190 | 8:50 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h00 | 11:50 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83926 | 8:50 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h23 | 12:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 88846 | 8:50 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1h59 | 10:49 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17196 | 9:10 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h41 | 12:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17190 | 9:10 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h40 | 11:50 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83926 | 9:10 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h03 | 12:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17190 | 9:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h05 | 11:50 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17196 | 9:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h06 | 12:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83926 | 9:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h28 | 12:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17196 | 10:20 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h31 | 12:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83928 | 10:20 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h53 | 1:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17266 | 10:20 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h29 | 1:49 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17196 | 10:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h06 | 12:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17266 | 10:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h04 | 1:49 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83928 | 10:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h28 | 1:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17266 | 11:15 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h34 | 1:49 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83928 | 11:15 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 1h58 | 1:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83930 | 11:15 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h58 | 2:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17266 | 11:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h04 | 1:49 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83930 | 11:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h28 | 2:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83930 | 11:58 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h15 | 2:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17202 | 12:10 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h41 | 2:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83946 | 12:10 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 3h03 | 3:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83930 | 12:10 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h03 | 2:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 88757 | 12:50 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h36 | 3:26 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 83946 | 12:50 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h23 | 3:13 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
Mestre FS Airport Express+ Regionale 17202 | 12:50 PM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 2h01 | 2:51 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Padua run on average 43 times per day, taking around 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €2 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 09:25, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (37 km) distance in 53m.
Distance 22 miles (37 km) |
Average train duration 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 43 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 9:25 AM |
Last train 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Discover the best of Padua — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Padua trip today.
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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Padova Railway Station -> Prato della Valle, Padua
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Padua by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Padua, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Venice Marco Polo Airport to Padua trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice Marco Polo Airport and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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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