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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £510.
Distance: 240 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price | £510 Average Price | £68 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Ancona to Padua, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Padua:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ancona to Padua costing on average £31.
A train is £486 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ancona to Padua costing on average £510.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 33m.
Coach takes on average 5h 47m.
Tickets start at around £25 compared to roughly £68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £44. The journey takes 3h 33m versus 3h 26m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Padua from Ancona by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ancona to Padua is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Padua are Venice, Verona, Vicenza, Treviso and Bologna. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Padua on Omio.
Venice is a lagoon city known for its canals, Gothic palaces and the legacy of the Venetian Republic. Around St Mark’s Square and beyond, it feels theatrical yet intimate, with narrow calli, quiet campi and water at every turn.
Verona is known for its Roman Arena and its association with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Its compact historic centre blends medieval streets, piazzas and river views with a calm, cultured feel.
Vicenza is known for Andrea Palladio’s architecture, which gives its centre a calm, elegant character. Arcaded streets, handsome piazzas and the Teatro Olimpico make it feel cultured and distinctly Venetian without the crowds of larger cities.
Treviso is a compact Veneto city known for canals, medieval walls and elegant arcaded streets. Closely tied to Prosecco country, it also has a strong food identity shaped by radicchio and tiramisù.
Bologna is known for its porticoes, medieval centre and one of Europe’s oldest universities. The city feels lively yet grounded, with red-brick streets, elegant piazzas and a food culture that shapes daily life.
Travel to Padua easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ancona to Padua.
This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Padua:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Ancona to Padua costing on average £31.
A train is £486 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ancona to Padua costing on average £510.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 33m.
Coach takes on average 5h 47m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ancona and Padua as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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