How to travel from Padua to Venice

There are 3 options to travel between Padua and Venice including taking a train, bus, and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Padua to Venice is a bus with an average price of $2 (€2).

This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Venice:

A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Venice costing on average $5 (€4).

A bus is $11 (€8) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Padua to Venice costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Padua to Venice is by train with an average journey time of 25m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Ferry takes on average 30m.

Bus takes on average 42m.

The distance from Padua to Venice is approximately 21 miles (35 km).

The average frequency per day from Padua to Venice is:

• Around 211 trains per day.
• Around 45 buses per day.
• Around 5 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Padua and Venice as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Padua to Venice:

• Trains mostly depart from Padova and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
• Buses mostly depart from Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) and arrive in Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia.
• Ferries mostly depart from San Marco and arrive in Santa Lucia (Piazzale Roma).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Padua to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Consorzio Vidali Group to go to Venice by ferry.
• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano to go to Venice by bus.
• Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Venice by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Padua to Venice with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct ferries per day with Consorzio Vidali Group.
• 45 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano.
• 211 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity.

Omio customers who travel from Padua to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Venice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.

Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.