How to travel from Padua to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Padua and Marsala is around 888km (552 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Venice Treviso (TSF) to Trapani (TPS).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then Palermo Centrale and then to Marsala.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration20h 45m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima then take the train to Palermo Centrale then take the bus to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Civitavecchia then take a ferry to Palermo then drive to Marsala.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padua and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Padua to Marsala by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 20h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Padua and Marsala is around 888km (552 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 847km (527 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Padua and Marsala by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Padua to Marsala is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Padua and Marsala is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Padua and Marsala. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Padua to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Villa S.Giovanni, Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

Trenitalia run train services between Padua and Marsala. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 40m, 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 Padua and Marsala. It typically takes around 20h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padua to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Autostazione. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 45m.

Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Padua and Marsala. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 20h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Padua and Marsala. Flights depart from Venice Treviso (TSF) and arrive at Trapani (TPS). The flight takes around 1h 40m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Padua and Marsala with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 40m.

Ryanair fly between Padua and Marsala. Flights depart from Venice Treviso (TSF) and and arrive into Trapani (TPS). These flights usually take around 1h 40m.

The flight from Padua to Marsala typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Venice Treviso (TSF) and and arrive into Trapani (TPS).

The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) 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 Padua to Marsala. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Trapani (TPS). instead which will take 3hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padua to Marsala is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

How do I get from Padua to Marsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Padua and Marsala

Transport options from Padua to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 55m
€130($130)
on demand931km (579 miles)
Train and Plane3hrs
€200($200)
hourly888km (552 miles)
Train to Trieste Airport, Fly3h 40m
€265($265)
hourly1,041km (647 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
€100($100)
every 4 hours980km (609 miles)
Train
16h 40m
€135($135)
once daily1,502km (933 miles)
Bus
20h 45m
€100($100)
6 times a week1,694km (1,052 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
13h 60m
€135($135)
once daily1,503km (934 miles)
Car and Ferry
19h 25m
€180($180)
once a week1,441km (896 miles)

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Airports near Marsala

The following major airports near Marsala offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Marsala
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Marsala
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Marsala