- 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
$6
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
24 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
92
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 $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 92 trains that leave Venice Santa Lucia for Padua on Fri, Aug 14, 90 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 14 the direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 24 m .
On Fri, Aug 14 the slowest trains will take 26 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.
Regionale 88781
Regionale Veloce 3985
Regionale 17214
Regionale 17202
Regionale 17162
Regionale 88783
FRECCIAROSSA 9750
FRECCIAROSSA 9754
FRECCIAROSSA 9744
InterCityNotte 770Omio 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 | $49 Average price | $10 Average price | $12 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 $43 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice Santa Lucia to Padua costing on average $49 (€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 $12 (€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 tomorrow, Friday, August 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 88771 | 4:51 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 5:19 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17176 | 5:04 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h40 | 5:44 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16754 · Regionale 83920 | 5:13 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h53 | 6:06 AM Padova | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 5:54 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 | 5:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h30 | 6:10 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88769 | 5:51 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 6:19 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17162 | 6:04 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h47 | 6:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8970 | 6:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 6:33 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403 | 6:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 6:54 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 | 6:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 7:07 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88783 | 6:51 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h24 | 7:15 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8801 | 6:52 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h29 | 7:21 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17166 | 7:04 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h45 | 7:49 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8903 | 7:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 7:33 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9716 | 7:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 7:44 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 7:54 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 | 7:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 8:07 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88751 | 7:51 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 8:19 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17250 | 8:04 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h47 | 8:51 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8905 | 8:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 8:33 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3967 | 8:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 9:07 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88755 | 8:51 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 9:19 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88844 | 9:04 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h45 | 9:49 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9411 | 9:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 9:54 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 3997 | 9:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 10:07 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88831 | 9:51 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 10:19 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88846 | 10:04 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h45 | 10:49 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 10:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 10:54 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 | 10:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 11:07 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88777 | 10:51 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 11:19 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17190 | 11:04 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h46 | 11:50 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 11:05 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 11:33 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9415 | 11:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 11:54 AM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 | 11:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 12:07 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728 | 11:48 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 12:14 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88781 | 11:51 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 12:19 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17196 | 12:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h47 | 12:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8929 | 12:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 12:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 12:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 12:54 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8980 | 12:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 1:02 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 | 12:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 1:07 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9732 | 12:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 1:14 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88785 | 12:52 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 1:19 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17266 | 1:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h45 | 1:49 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8913 | 1:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 1:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 1:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 1:54 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 | 1:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 2:07 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88791 | 1:51 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 2:19 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17202 | 2:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h47 | 2:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8915 | 2:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 2:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736 | 2:22 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 2:48 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9425 | 2:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 2:54 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 | 2:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 3:07 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88757 | 2:51 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h35 | 3:26 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8815 | 2:52 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 3:19 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17204 | 3:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h45 | 3:49 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8919 | 3:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 3:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16800+ Intercity 594 | 3:13 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h35 | 3:48 PM Padova | 1 transfer | |
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 88837 | 3:51 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 4:19 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748 | 4:22 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 4:48 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 | |
8988 | 4:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 5:02 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 | 4:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 5:07 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9750 | 4:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 5:14 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88807 | 4:51 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 5:19 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17216 | 5:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h47 | 5:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 5:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 5:33 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9433 | 5:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 5:54 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 | 5:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 6:07 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754 | 5:48 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 6:14 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88765 | 5:51 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 6:19 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17220 | 6:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h47 | 6:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435 | 6:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 6:54 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
8992 | 6:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 7:02 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 | 6:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h27 | 7:07 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88815 | 6:51 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 7:19 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17146 | 7:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h47 | 7:51 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 | |
Regionale 88829 | 7:51 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h28 | 8:19 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17254 | 8:04 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h47 | 8:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 88819 | 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 | 0h47 | 10:51 PM Padova | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 770 | 10:05 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 0h26 | 10:31 PM 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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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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia to Padua trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice Santa Lucia and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
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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