How to travel from Lake Como to Padua, Italy
The distance between Lake Como and Padua is around 252km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lake Como to Padua by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Padua → Lake Como if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Padova.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€36($36)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Padua
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Padua by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Lake Como and Padua is around 252km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 213km (132 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Lake Como and Padua by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Padua is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Padua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Padua. We recommend that you drive to Padova. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Como and Padua. We recommend that you drive to Padova. instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Padua. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Padova. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Lake Como and Padua. The distance is around 252km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Padua is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Padua
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 3h 35m | €36($36) | every 3 hours | 313km (194 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 3h 50m | €28($28) | every 4 hours | 252km (157 miles) |
| Bus to Como San Giovanni Stazione FS, Train | 4h 20m | €165($165) | once daily | 308km (191 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | €38($38) | on demand | 252km (156 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Como and Padua
Train operators
Bus companies
Linee Lecco S.p.A.
ASF Autolinee srl
Ferry operators
Gestione Navigazione Laghi Italia
Airports near Padua
The following major airports near Padua offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Treviso Airport (TSF)
- Distance
- 38km (23 miles) from Padua
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
- Distance
- 38km (23 miles) from Padua
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
- Distance
- 75km (47 miles) from Padua