How to travel from Matera to Padua, Italy

The distance between Matera and Padua is around 707km (439 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Matera to Padua by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Venice (VCE).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Train

Take the train to Bari Centrale and then to Padova.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Policoro and then to Padua Bus Station.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Padova.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance820km (509 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Matera and Padua

There are several options for getting from Matera to Padua by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 3h 5m.

The distance between Matera and Padua is around 707km (439 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 652km (405 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Matera and Padua by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Matera to Padua is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

The cheapest way to travel between Matera and Padua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Matera and Padua. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Matera to Padua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bari Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Matera and Padua. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Matera and Padua. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Matera to Padua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Policoro. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Sita Sud, Pugliairbus, Busitalia Simet S.p.A. and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Matera and Padua. Buses run 3 times 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 Matera to Padua. We recommend that you take the bus to Bari then fly from Bari (BRI) to Venice (VCE). instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Matera and Padua. The distance is around 820km (509 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Matera to Padua is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Matera and Padua

Transport options from Matera to Padua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
3h 5m
€73($73)
every 20 mins707km (439 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 40m
€76($76)
every 20 mins829km (515 miles)
Bus to Bari, plane and train3h 45m
€90($90)
every 20 mins780km (485 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 35m
€76($76)
twice daily839km (522 miles)
Train via Bari Centrale8h 35m
€76($76)
every 4 hours839km (522 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
€90($90)
3 times a week978km (608 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€125($125)
on demand820km (509 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