How to travel from Messina to Padua, Italy

The distance between Messina and Padua is around 1,063km (661 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Venice (VCE).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Padova.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro and then to Padua.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Padova.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Padua

There are several options for getting from Messina to Padua by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).

The distance between Messina and Padua is around 1,063km (661 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 858km (533 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Messina and Padua by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Messina to Padua is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Padua is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Messina and Padua. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Venice (VCE). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Padua. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Padua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro and Cosenza. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 15h 20m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Inter Saj, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Itabus run regular bus services between Messina and Padua. Buses run twice a week and take around 15h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Padua. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Venice (VCE). instead which will take 4h 30m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Messina to Padua. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Padova. instead which will take 8h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Padua is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Padua

Transport options from Messina to Padua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 30m
€87($87)
hourly1,063km (661 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane5hrs
€90($90)
every 4 hours1,143km (710 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane5hrs
€105($105)
hourly1,079km (671 miles)
Train to Palermo Centrale, Fly6h 15m
€82($82)
every 4 hours1,110km (690 miles)
Ferry and Train
8h 55m
€105($105)
once daily1,121km (697 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 20m
€120($120)
twice a week1,313km (816 miles)
Bus via Bologna15h 50m
€125($125)
twice daily1,210km (752 miles)
Ferry and Car
11h 15m
€175($175)
hourly1,159km (720 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