Venice to Padua train with Regionale

Trains from Venice to Padua

Taking the train is an excellent way to travel between Venice and Padua, making the 30-mile journey extremely quick and simple. Between them, Trenitalia and Italo offer over 35 direct connections between the two cities on both weekends and weekdays. Journey times vary from 13-48 minutes for direct services, with a mix of express and stopping services available.

Venice to Padua train time: daily departures

There will be no shortage of options when picking a train from Venice to Padua. Trenitalia and Italo both run an extensive schedule of direct connections, with departures every hour, seven days a week and a daily total of over 35 services available. The earliest trains will leave at around 5:00 a.m., while the last trains leave Venice just after midnight

How long is the journey by train from Venice to Padua?

Travelling from Venice to Padua by train shouldn't take long. The fastest direct trains reach Padua in just 13 minutes, while even the slowest options will get there in 48 minutes. There is some difference between express trains and slower routes, so if time is a factor, be sure to choose the fastest possible options.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Venice to Padua?

Departure train station: trains from Venice to Padua could leave from Venice Mestre or Santa Lucia stations. Mestre is located on the mainland, away from central Venice, so is handy for those in the Venetian suburbs. Santa Lucia is much closer to the main accommodation areas and should suit travellers. Both stations have toilets, cafes, shops, and on-site WiFi.

Arrival train station: the train from Venice to Padua will arrive at Padua (Padova) Station, which can be found on Piazzale della Stazione. The station is about 250 metres north of the river Bacchiglione and the city centre, so walking is an option. Buses and taxis are available as well, if needed, while the station hosts shops and places to eat, as well as amenities like ATMs and toilets.

Which train companies travel from Venice to Padua?

A couple of companies provide train services between Venice and Padua.  Italo is one option, and offers 1-2 services per hour from around 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. All are direct and tend to take around 30 minutes. The other company is Trenitalia, which offers even more connections, as well as a mix of express and slower trains.

Italo Venice to Padua

Most Italo services operate out of Venice Santa Lucia station, and no changes are required. Trains from Santa Lucia take just under 30 minutes, but there may be express options out of Mestre as well. Travellers can take their pick from 16-18 options every day, and departures run from 8:00 a.m. until mid-evening.

Trenitalia Venice to Padua

Trenitalia provides a variety of train services from Venice to Padua. Again, there are departures from early morning until late evening, and journey durations range from 13 minutes to 48 minutes. The fastest connections tend to be Frecciarossa trains, although Standard services are also available.

Venice to Padua trains: services on board

Italo offers Smart (Standard), Prima (First-Class), and Club (a kind of Business Class), with extra room and quiet work spaces for more expensive fares. Trenitalia also offers Premium fares, with similar perks. Dogs travel free with Italo, but special tickets are needed on Trenitalia services. Cyclists will need special bike tickets for each company, unless their bikes fold up small. Both operators cater for disabled customers, and special assistance can be booked in advance via the Sale Blu system (run by station operator RFI).

How to find cheap train tickets from Venice to Padua?

Check for slower trains, as they will usually be cheaper, or try to fit early departures into your schedule. They will usually be much cheaper than peak-time journeys. And, as ever, booking in advance delivers significant savings.