How to travel from Cinque Terre to Padua, Italy

The distance between Cinque Terre and Padua is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to Padua by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PaduaCinque Terre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Padova.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Padova.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance349km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cinque Terre and Padua

There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Padua by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Cinque Terre and Padua is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (138 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Cinque Terre and Padua by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Padua is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Padua, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Padua. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cinque Terre to Padua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale, Pisa Centrale and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Nightjet run train services between Cinque Terre and Padua. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and Padua. We recommend that you drive to Padova. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Padua. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then Firenze S.M.N. and then to Padova. instead which will take 4h 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 Cinque Terre and Padua. The distance is around 349km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Padua is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cinque Terre and Padua

Transport options from Cinque Terre to Padua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€42($42)
every 2 hours376km (234 miles)
Train to Padova6h 45m
€47($47)
once a week430km (267 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€53($53)
on demand349km (217 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