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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 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 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).

AIRPORT CONNECTIONS

By shuttle

The Shuttle 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 24 hours before your arrival, indicating date, time and flight number. There are reduced fares for more people going to the same place.

  • Air Service
    Reservation online, or via e-mail reservationATairservicepadova.it, or by fax. +39-049-8705050, or by tel. +39-049-8704425 (from 7 am to 9 pm). Fare from Venice airport: 31 euros per person (slightly more from Treviso).
  • Limousine Services Landomas
    Reservation online, or via e-mail landomasATlandomas.it, or by tel. +39-049-8600382 (mobile tel. +39-335-8417474 only for emergency and after 18:00). Fare from Venice airport: 30 euros per person (slightly more from Treviso).

By bus

From Venice and Treviso airports there are direct buses to Padova bus station (autostazione), close to the railway station (for Residence Belzoni stop at Fiera then follow this map).

  • - From Venice airport
    The company SITA provides the connections to Padova every hour at 40' (also at 10' at rush hours), running from 8:40 am to 9:40 pm; see here or the timetable. The SITA bus stop is located at arrival level (the last one on your right). The bus takes around 1 hour. Fare: 8 €. You can buy the ticket in the ticket shop inside the airport (arrival level, on the left of the exit gate), in the vending machines close to the bus stop or directly on the bus (2 € extra charge).
  • - From Treviso airport
    The company La Marca provides the connections to Padova every 30' (20' at rush hours), running from 5:28 am to 8:27 pm; see the timetable. The La Marca bus stop is located in front of the airport, on the other side of the main road. The bus takes around 1h10. Fare: about 4€. You can buy the ticket in the bar close to the bus stop or directly on the bus (2 € extra charge).

By taxi
The cost of the ride from Venice or Treviso airport to Padova is about 100-110 € (note that there may be some extra charges: for airport connection, luggage and night ride).

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