How to travel from Rapallo to Padua, Italy

The distance between Rapallo and Padua is around 384km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rapallo 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 PaduaRapallo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Padova.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)

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Bus

Take the bus to Padua.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Padova.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance384km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rapallo and Padua

There are several options for getting from Rapallo to Padua by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Rapallo and Padua is around 384km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (149 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Rapallo and Padua by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rapallo to Padua is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Rapallo and Padua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rapallo and Padua. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rapallo to Padua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity and Nightjet run train services between Rapallo and Padua. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Rapallo and Padua. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rapallo to Padua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Via Tolemaide and Doria/Metro' Principe. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rapallo and Padua. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rapallo to Padua. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Padova. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Rapallo and Padua. The distance is around 384km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rapallo to Padua is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Rapallo to Padua

Compare travel optionsbetween Rapallo and Padua

Transport options from Rapallo to Padua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€42($42)
every 4 hours396km (246 miles)
Train via La Spezia Centrale7h 25m
€51($51)
once a week478km (297 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
€30($30)
twice a week434km (270 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€58($58)
on demand384km (238 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