The distance between Padua and Rome is around 470km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Padua to Rome by 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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Take the train to Venezia Mestre then fly from Venice (VCE) to Rome (FCO).
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Take the train to Roma Tiburtina.
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Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Bus station.
There are several options for getting from Padua to Rome by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Padua and Rome is around 470km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Padua and Rome by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Padua to Rome is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Padua and Rome, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Padua and Rome. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Padua and Rome with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 20m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Padua and Rome. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padua and Rome. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Padua and Rome with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 45m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Padua and Rome. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padua to Rome. We recommend that you take the train to Venezia Mestre then fly from Venice (VCE) to Rome (FCO). instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Rome is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Rome. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Padua and Rome. The distance is around 489km (304 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padua to Rome is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 2h 15m | €120($120) | hourly | 481km (299 miles) |
Train to Bologna Centrale, Fly | 2h 40m | €145($145) | hourly | 472km (294 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3hrs | €81($81) | hourly | 797km (495 miles) |
Train to Trieste Airport, Fly | 3h 25m | €140($140) | hourly | 629km (391 miles) |
Train to Firenze S.M.N., Fly | 3h 25m | €540($540) | every 3 hours | 487km (302 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €45($45) | hourly | 470km (292 miles) |
Train via Firenze S.M.N. | 3h 20m | €47($47) | every 3 hours | 475km (295 miles) |
Bus | 5h 45m | €30($30) | every 3 hours | 491km (305 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | €74($74) | on demand | 489km (304 miles) |
The following major airports near Rome offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.