How to travel from Trieste to Padua, Italy

The distance between Trieste and Padua is around 173km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Venezia Mestre.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Padua.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Padova.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance185km (115 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Padua

There are several options for getting from Trieste to Padua by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Trieste and Padua is around 173km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (94 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Trieste and Padua by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trieste to Padua is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Padua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trieste and Padua. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Trieste and Padua with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 25m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Trieste and Padua. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Trieste and Padua. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Trieste and Padua with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Trieste and Padua. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Padua. We recommend that you take the train to Venezia Mestre. instead which will take 2h 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 Trieste and Padua. The distance is around 185km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Padua is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Trieste to Padua

Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Padua

Transport options from Trieste to Padua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 10m
€16($16)
hourly173km (108 miles)
Train to Padova2h 25m
€16($16)
every 20 mins173km (108 miles)
Bus
2h 50m
€15($15)
every 3 hours200km (124 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€28($28)
on demand185km (115 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