How to travel from L'Aquila to Padua, Italy

The distance between L'Aquila and Padua is around 505km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from L'Aquila to Padua by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PaduaL'Aquila if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Venice (VCE) then take the train to Padova.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Terni then Roma Tiburtina and then to Padova.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Padua.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Padova.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance505km (314 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between L'Aquila and Padua

There are several options for getting from L'Aquila to Padua by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between L'Aquila and Padua is around 505km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from L'Aquila and Padua by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from L'Aquila to Padua is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between L'Aquila and Padua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between L'Aquila and Padua. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from L'Aquila to Padua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Terni and Roma Tiburtina. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between L'Aquila and Padua. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 10m, 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 L'Aquila and Padua. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from L'Aquila to Padua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between L'Aquila and Padua. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from L'Aquila to Padua. We recommend that you take the bus to Roma then fly from Rome (FCO) to Venice (VCE) then take the train to Padova. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 L'Aquila and Padua. The distance is around 505km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from L'Aquila to Padua is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

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Transport options from L'Aquila to Padua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 45m
€145($145)
3 times a week595km (370 miles)
Bus to Roma, plane and train4h 10m
€135($135)
3 times a week585km (363 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane4h 50m
€105($105)
3 times a week919km (571 miles)
Bus to Roma, plane and train4h 60m
€145($145)
3 times a week744km (462 miles)
Bus to Roma, plane and train5hrs
€140($140)
3 times a week602km (374 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
€56($56)
every 3 hours660km (410 miles)
Train via Terni7h 40m
€49($49)
once daily558km (347 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
€33($33)
once daily525km (326 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€90($90)
on demand505km (314 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