How to travel from Venice to Padua

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

The cheapest way to travel from Venice to Padua is a bus with an average price of $3 (€2).

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

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

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

The fastest way to travel from Venice to Padua is by train with an average journey time of 59m.

Other travel options to Padua take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 16m.

Ferry takes on average 1h 30m.

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

The average frequency per day from Venice to Padua is:

• Around 208 trains per day.
• Around 38 buses per day.
• Around 5 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Padua 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 Venice to Padua:

• Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Padova.
• Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia and arrive in Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica).
• 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 Venice to Padua, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

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

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

• 38 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, GoOpti, BlaBlaCar, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano.
• 208 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity Notte, Intercity.

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

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

Discover Padua by exploring its vibrant local markets and enjoying a stroll along picturesque canals. Attend a classical music concert at the historic Teatro Verdi and delve into art and history at the Eremitani Civic Museums. Don't miss the Scrovegni Chapel with Giotto's frescoes, the Basilica of Saint Anthony, and Prato della Valle. Visit the University of Padua's historic botanical garden and admire the Palazzo della Ragione. Savor traditional Italian cuisine at a local trattoria.

To fully experience Padua, including its historical sites, vibrant culture, and local cuisine, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.