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Orto Botanico di Padova
One of Italy’s oldest botanical gardens, with historic beds and modern glasshouses presenting medicinal plants, rare species and research heritage.
Cheapest price on 05 Oct
£4
Average ticket price on 05 Oct
£5
Fastest journey on 05 Oct
31 m
Average journey duration on 05 Oct
37 m
Trains on 05 Oct
34
Distance
29 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mestre to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mestre to Padua will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
To travel from Mestre to Padua you need to make at least one change.
Regionale 16845 · Regionale Veloce 3478
Regionale 16809 · Regionale Veloce 3985
Regionale 16768 · Regionale 16026
Regionale 16759 · Regionale Veloce 3965
Regionale 16757 · Regionale Veloce 3482
Regionale 16811 · Regionale Veloce 3967
Regionale 16037+
FRECCIAROSSA 9401
Regionale 16821 · Regionale Veloce 3989
Regionale 16787 · Regionale Veloce 3979
Regionale 16726 · Regionale 3997Trains from Mestre to Padua run on average 62 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £1 by coach.
There are 36 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 29 km distance in 10m.
Distance 29 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 62 |
Direct trains 36 |
Fastest train 10m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Mestre to Padua trains for tomorrow, Monday 5 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 16037 · Regionale Veloce 3961 | 5:18 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h52 | 6:10 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16037+ FRECCIAROSSA 9401 | 5:18 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h36 | 5:54 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16845 · Regionale Veloce 3478 | 5:56 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h42 | 6:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16121 · Regionale Veloce 3963 | 6:26 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h41 | 7:07 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16757 · Regionale Veloce 3482 | 6:56 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h42 | 7:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16836 · Regionale Veloce 3637+ FRECCIAROSSA 9405 | 7:04 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h50 | 7:54 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16759 · Regionale Veloce 3965 | 7:27 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 8:07 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16870 · Regionale Veloce 3486 | 7:58 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 8:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16811 · Regionale Veloce 3967 | 8:36 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h31 | 9:07 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16874 · Regionale Veloce 3428 | 8:58 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 9:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16726 · Regionale 3997 | 9:28 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h39 | 10:07 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16680 · Regionale Veloce 3632 | 9:58 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 10:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16782 · Regionale Veloce 3400 · Regionale Veloce 3973 | 10:34 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1h33 | 12:07 Padova | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16782 · Regionale 16446 | 10:34 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 1h40 | 12:14 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16232 · Regionale Veloce 3490 | 11:58 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 12:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16775 · Regionale Veloce 3975 | 12:26 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h41 | 13:07 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16779 · Regionale Veloce 3492 | 12:56 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h42 | 13:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16781 · Regionale Veloce 3977 | 13:26 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h41 | 14:07 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16783 · Regionale Veloce 3496 | 13:56 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h42 | 14:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16787 · Regionale Veloce 3979 | 14:28 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h39 | 15:07 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16791 · Regionale Veloce 3498 | 14:58 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 15:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16793 · Regionale Veloce 3981 | 15:26 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h41 | 16:07 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16768 · Regionale 16026 | 15:58 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 16:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16801 · Regionale Veloce 3983 | 16:28 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h39 | 17:07 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16805 · Regionale Veloce 3504 | 16:56 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h42 | 17:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16809 · Regionale Veloce 3985 | 17:26 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h41 | 18:07 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16852 · Regionale Veloce 3506 | 17:58 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 18:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16815 · Regionale Veloce 3987 | 18:28 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h39 | 19:07 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16258 · Regionale Veloce 3508 | 18:58 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h40 | 19:38 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16821 · Regionale Veloce 3989 | 19:28 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h39 | 20:07 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16825 · Regionale 17236 | 20:28 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h50 | 21:18 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16831 · Regionale 17240 | 21:26 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h55 | 22:21 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16831 · Regionale Veloce 3993 | 21:26 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 0h42 | 22:08 Padova | 1 change | |
Regionale 16830 · Regionale Veloce 3635 · Regionale 16866 | 21:34 Venezia Mestre Ospedale | 2h56 | 0:30 Padova | 2 changes | |
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One of Italy’s oldest botanical gardens, with historic beds and modern glasshouses presenting medicinal plants, rare species and research heritage.
City museum complex covering archaeology, medieval and modern art, and applied arts, next to the Scrovegni Chapel and Giardini dell’Arena.
Museum on the history of medicine and the University of Padua, with interactive displays, instruments and stories of scientific discovery.
Lively main square bordered by arcades and historic buildings, busy with markets, strolling and views towards Palazzo della Ragione.
Busy market square south of Palazzo della Ragione, filled with daily city life and a useful stop for experiencing Padua beyond monuments.
Elegant central square known for cafés, arcades and evening atmosphere, facing the Palazzo del Bo and linked to the old university quarter.
Slow-cooked hen stewed with celery, carrot and onion, traditionally served with pevarada sauce. A classic Paduan festive dish with medieval roots.
Risotto made with peas, often from nearby Baone or Lumignano, prized in spring for its sweet local produce and creamy Veneto style.
Fresh bigoli pasta with duck ragù, a hearty Veneto staple popular in Padua for Sunday and festive meals.
Refined restaurant in central Padua serving elegant Italian dishes in a polished, contemporary setting.
Historic central osteria known for traditional Paduan cooking, seasonal dishes and a warm, classic dining room.
Casual bacaro-style stop inside the market area, good for cicchetti, local wine and quick tastes of regional products.
Moderate for northern Italy. Hotels and dining are a little cheaper than Venice, while local buses and everyday cafés stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is enough in cafés.
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Most Mestre to Padua trains use the Venezia Mestre Ospedale to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Mestre and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Mestre Ospedale is 2 km from Mestre city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre Ospedale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre Ospedale.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Villa Sara, Hotel Altieri, Hotel Ducale.
Padova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Zairo, Trattoria Al Fungo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Padova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Padova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Padova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Padova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grand'Italia, NH Padova, Hotel Europa.
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