How to travel from Potenza to Padua, Italy

The distance between Potenza and Padua is around 744km (462 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Potenza to Padua by train, plane, bus and car. 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 Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Venice (VCE).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Padova.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Padova.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance765km (475 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potenza and Padua

There are several options for getting from Potenza to Padua by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).

The distance between Potenza and Padua is around 744km (462 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 619km (384 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Potenza and Padua by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potenza to Padua is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Potenza and Padua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potenza and Padua. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potenza to Padua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Potenza and Padua. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Potenza and Padua. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Potenza to Padua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Eboli. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

FlixBus, Busitalia Simet S.p.A., Miccolis Spa and Autolinee Liscio run regular bus services between Potenza and Padua. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potenza to Padua. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale then fly from Naples (NAP) to Venice (VCE). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Potenza and Padua. The distance is around 765km (475 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potenza to Padua is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Potenza and Padua

Transport options from Potenza to Padua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 25m
€87($87)
twice daily744km (462 miles)
Train to Napoli Centrale, plane4h 55m
€115($115)
twice daily833km (517 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€71($71)
once daily858km (533 miles)
Train via Foggia8h 15m
€64($64)
once daily760km (472 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 50m
€78($78)
once daily835km (519 miles)
Bus via Sicignano San Licandro SP3610h 40m
€40($40)
4 times a week833km (518 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€140($140)
on demand765km (475 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