The Location
Department of Mathematics 'Tullio Levi-Civita'
Address: Via Trieste, 63 - 35121 Padova (Italy)
Tel: +39 049 827 1200
E-mail: dipmath@math.unipd.it
How to reach Padova
By train
Padova is both on the Venice-Milano and on the Venice-Rome railways, many trains are available (see timetable of Trenitalia). Note that for regional trains it is mandatory to validate the ticket before boarding by using the (yellow or green) machines located on the platforms and throughout the station; in case of infractions penalties are applied.
By plane
The nearest airport is the Venice airport (Marco Polo), 40 kilometers east of Padova; it is conveniently linked with all major European airports. Some low-cost companies fly to the close Venice-Treviso airport. A convenient alternative might be flying to the Verona airport, which is connected to the Verona Porta Nuova railway station by a bus service. Padova can then be reached by train (approximately 50 minutes). A last possibility might be flying to Bologna airport, which is connected to Bologna Centrale railways station by a bus service. Padova can then be reached by train (approximately 1 hour).
Padova-Venice airport transportations
● From Venice airport
The company BUSITALIA provides the connections to Padova every hour at 40'(also at 10' at rush hours), running from 7:40 to 22:40; see the timetable. The BUSITALIA bus stop is located at arrival level (the first on the bus lane on the left).
The bus takes about 70 minutes. Fare: 8.50 €. You can buy the ticket at the ticket shop inside the airport (arrival level, on the left of the exit gate) or directly on the bus (2 € extra charge).
Once in Padova, for the Department of Mathematics use stop "Fiera" (second to last stop), if you want to reach by foot the Residenza Belzoni or the Foresteria La Nave, use stop "Fiat" (third to last).
● From Venice-Treviso airport
The company BUSITALIA provides the connections to Padova every 30' (20' at rush hours), running from 5:28 to 20:27; see the timetable. The BUSITALIA bus stop is located in front of the airport, on the other side of the road. The bus takes about 70 minutes. Fare: about 4€. You can buy the ticket inside the airport at the ticket office ATVO or directly on the bus (2 € extra charge). For late arrivals, you can take the bus to Mestre railway station (company ATVO) and then a local train to Padova.
Once in Padova, for the Department of Mathematics use stop "Fiera" (second to last stop), if you want to reach by foot the Residenza Belzoni or the Foresteria La Nave, use stop "Fiat" (third to last).
● By shuttle
The Shuttle service, provided by Air Service, will pick you up at the airport at your arrival and take you directly to the address of your choice in Padova. The reservation must be made at least 24h before your arrival, indicating date, time and flight number. There are reduced fares for more people going to the same place.
Reservation online, or via e-mail reservation@airservicepadova.it, or by tel. +39-049-8704425 (from 7:00 to 21:00). Fare from Venice airport: 33 euros per person (slightly more from Treviso).
● By taxi
The cost of the ride from Venice and Venice-Treviso airport to Padova is about 100-110 € (note that there may be some extra charges: for airport connection, luggage and night ride).