How to travel from Bari to Padua, Italy

The distance between Bari and Padua is around 652km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bari to Padua by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bari (BRI) to Venice (VCE) then take the train to Padova.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
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Train

Take the train to Padova.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)

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Bus

Take the bus to Padua Via Fra' Paolo Sarpi.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Padova.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance778km (484 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bari and Padua

There are several options for getting from Bari to Padua by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Bari and Padua is around 652km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 624km (388 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Bari and Padua by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bari to Padua is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Bari and Padua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bari and Padua. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bari and Padua with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bari and Padua. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bari and Padua. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bari and Padua with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 12h 40m.

Itabus run regular bus services between Bari and Padua. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bari to Padua. We recommend that you fly from Bari (BRI) to Venice (VCE) then take the train to Padova. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Padua is Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Padua. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bari and Padua. The distance is around 778km (484 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bari to Padua is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bari and Padua

Transport options from Bari to Padua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 10m
€69($69)
hourly652km (405 miles)
Fly to Verona (VRN), Train2h 40m
€72($72)
every 4 hours774km (481 miles)
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), Train2h 45m
€87($87)
hourly725km (450 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
€90($90)
every 3 hours859km (534 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€70($70)
twice daily768km (477 miles)
Train via Bologna Centrale6h 50m
€70($70)
every 4 hours768km (477 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
€65($65)
twice a week986km (613 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€115($115)
on demand778km (484 miles)

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Airports near Padua

The following major airports near Padua offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Padua
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Padua
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Padua