How to travel from Modena to Padua, Italy

The distance between Modena and Padua is around 157km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Modena to Padua by 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 PaduaModena if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Padova.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Bus

Take the bus to Padua Via Fra' Paolo Sarpi.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated byItabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Padova.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance157km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Modena and Padua

There are several options for getting from Modena to Padua by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 1h 30m.

The distance between Modena and Padua is around 157km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 113km (70 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Modena and Padua by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Modena to Padua is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Modena and Padua, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Modena and Padua. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Modena to Padua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Modena and Padua. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Modena and Padua. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Modena to Padua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Autostazione. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Modena and Padua. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Modena to Padua. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Padova. instead which will take 1h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Modena and Padua. The distance is around 157km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Modena to Padua is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Modena to Padua

Compare travel optionsbetween Modena and Padua

Transport options from Modena to Padua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
€20($20)
every 4 hours159km (99 miles)
Bus
2h 35m
€95($95)
every 20 mins167km (104 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€24($24)
on demand157km (97 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