Getting to Padua

Getting to Padua from Venice San Marco International Airport (VCE)

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To Padua City Center

  • Train:

    • Take a bus or taxi from VCE to Venezia Mestre Station (~15 minutes).

    • From Venezia Mestre, take a train to Padova Centrale (~25–30 minutes).

  • Direct Bus:

    • Direct ATVO or Busitalia buses from VCE to Padova bus station.

    • Travel time: ~1 hour.

  • Taxi or Private Transfer:

    • Direct transfer from VCE to Padua city center.

    • Travel time: ~40–50 minutes.

  • Car Rental:

    • Rent a car from VCE.

    • Travel time: ~45 minutes via A4/E70 motorway.

To Thermal Spa Hotels (Abano Terme/Montegrotto Terme)

  • Train + Taxi:

    • Take a bus or taxi from VCE to Venezia Mestre Station (~15 minutes).

    • From Venezia Mestre, take a train to Padova Centrale (~25–30 minutes).

    • From Padua, take a taxi to Abano Terme or Montegrotto Terme (~15–20 minutes).

  • Bus:

    • Direct ATVO or Busitalia buses from VCE to Padova bus station.

    • From Padua’s bus station, take a Busitalia bus to Abano Terme or Montegrotto Terme.

    • Travel time: ~1 hour and 30 minutes.

  • Taxi or Private Transfer:

    • Direct transfer from VCE to thermal spa hotels.

    • Travel time: ~1 hour.

  • Car Rental:

    • Drive from VCE to the thermal spa area (~1 hour).

Booking Transportation

  • Trains:

    • Ensure that you are booking the correct station. Venezia Mestre Station will give you the most direct route.

    • We recommend booking trains directly through companies like Italo and Trenitalia. Use third-party services to compare schedules and prices, if needed.

    • You may need to search by exact names: Venezia Mestre and Padova, rather than Venice and Padua.

  • Buses:

    • We recommend buying your bus ticket upon arrival at a ticket counter in the airport. Use third-party services to compare schedules and prices, if needed.

  • Taxi or Private Transfer:

    • Follow signs to the taxi stand upon arrival at VCE or book a taxi directly in the Uber app.

    • Your hotel may be able to arrange a transfer from the airport for your party. For other private transfer options email Cecelia Schmitt at cecelia@thepaolettis.com and she would be happy to provide recommendations.

  • Car Rental:

    • You can book your car rental in advance at AutoEurope or upon arrival at VCE.

If you have additional transportation questions feel free to contact Cecelia Schmitt directly at cecelia@thepaolettis.com.