- Must visit
Palazzo della Ragione
Historic hall with large fresco cycles and civic heritage displays; often visited as both a monument and a cultural exhibition space.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$6
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
44 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
34 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia to Padua will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 3 trains that leave Venice Santa Lucia for Padua on Tue, Jun 30, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest trains will take 47 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 train as it is the most popular option from Venice Santa Lucia to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a bus costs an average of $2.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $10 Average price | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice Santa Lucia to Padua:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Venice Santa Lucia to Padua costing on average $10 (€9).
A train is $42 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice Santa Lucia to Padua costing on average $48 (€40).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 29m.
Bus takes on average 46m.
The journey is about 8m faster (29m by train vs 37m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($6 (€5) vs $11 (€9)). 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 Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia EuroCity.
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 Venice Santa Lucia to Padua trains for today, Monday, June 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 3:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 3:54 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 | 3:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 4:07 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 3:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 4:14 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17019 | 3:51 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h48 | 4:39 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8988 | On time 3:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 4:24 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17208 | 4:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h47 | 4:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8923 | 4:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 4:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16026 | 4:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 4:38 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9431 | 4:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 4:54 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17214 | 4:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h44 | 5:18 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 4:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 5:07 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748 | 4:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 5:14 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17103 | 4:51 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h48 | 5:39 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17216 | 5:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h47 | 5:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | On time 5:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 5:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 | 5:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 5:38 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9750 | 5:18 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 5:44 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 5:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 5:54 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17218 | 5:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h44 | 6:18 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 5:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 6:07 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9752 | 5:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 6:14 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17105 | 5:51 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h48 | 6:39 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8992 | 5:57 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 6:24 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17220 | 6:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h47 | 6:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8927 | On time 6:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 6:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3506 | 6:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 6:38 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754 | 6:18 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 6:44 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3524 | 6:22 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 6:48 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 6:54 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 6:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 7:07 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17107 | 6:51 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h48 | 7:39 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17146 | 7:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h47 | 7:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3508 | 7:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 7:38 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 | 7:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 7:54 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3989 | 7:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 8:07 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9762 | 7:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 8:14 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17015 | 7:51 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h48 | 8:39 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17254 | 8:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h47 | 8:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3574 | 8:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 8:38 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17124 | 9:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h47 | 9:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3518 | 9:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 9:38 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17238 | 9:34 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h44 | 10:18 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3993 | 9:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 10:08 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17246 | 10:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h49 | 10:53 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 10:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 10:31 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16866 | 11:51 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h41 | 12:32 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Venice Santa Lucia to Padua run on average 72 times per day, taking around 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by bus.
There are 71 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:40, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 21 miles (34 km) distance in 26m.
Distance 21 miles (34 km) |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 72 |
Direct trains 71 |
Fastest train 26m |
First train 8:40 AM |
Last train 10:51 PM |
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Historic hall with large fresco cycles and civic heritage displays; often visited as both a monument and a cultural exhibition space.
Padua’s main civic museum complex with archaeology, medieval and modern art, and works tied to the city’s history near the Scrovegni Chapel.
Major exhibition venue in a historic palace, known for high-profile art shows and a refined setting in the city center.
One of Europe’s largest squares, famous for its canal, statues, and lively open atmosphere; a signature place for walks and photos.
Historic market square lined with arcades and local life, ideal for experiencing the daily rhythm of central Padua.
Elegant central square framed by historic buildings and the clock tower, especially atmospheric in the evening.
Thick whole-wheat pasta traditionally served with a slow-cooked duck ragù, a classic dish of the Veneto hinterland often found in Padua.
Creamy risotto with local radicchio, reflecting Veneto's strong rice tradition and the bittersweet flavors typical of the region.
Salt cod slowly cooked with milk, onions, and olive oil; although from nearby Vicenza, it is a beloved Venetian staple commonly enjoyed in Padua.
Established refined restaurant near the center, known for seasonal Veneto cuisine, elegant presentation, and a quiet intimate atmosphere.
Historic street-food stand in Piazza della Frutta, famous for octopus, seafood salads, and a classic Padua market atmosphere.
Well-known central osteria serving traditional Venetian and Paduan dishes, with a warm, rustic setting and reliable local specialties.
Moderate by Italian standards: meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak periods.
Service is often included or modest. Locals may round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxis usually rounded up.
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