How to get to Padua from Catania

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Compare coach, train and flight for Catania to Padua

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Catania to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £98, while a flight costs an average of £418.

Distance: 919 km

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£98

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£418

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£135

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£70

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(fuel + tolls)

18h 37m

Average total duration

18h 7m

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30m

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5h 45m

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3h 45m

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2h 0m

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15h 40m

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15h 10m

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30m

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13h 9m

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ITA

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The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Padua is a coach with an average price of £98.

This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Padua:

A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Padua costing on average £135.

A coach is £320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Padua costing on average £418.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Padua is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Padua take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 40m.

Coach takes on average 18h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Catania and Padua including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £98 compared to roughly £70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£28. The journey takes 18h 7m versus 13h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Catania to Padua

How to get to Padua from Catania by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Catania to Padua is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Wizz Air MaltaW46507
    6:001h45
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    7:45Bologna Airport
    £541One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Wizz Air MaltaW46507
    6:001h45
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    7:45Bologna Airport
    £541One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Wizz Air MaltaW46507
    6:001h45
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    7:45Bologna Airport
    £541One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1960+IntercityIntercity 588
    22:5817h00
    Catania Centrale
    15:58Padova
    £1301One-way
    1 change
  • IntercityIntercity 95072+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9432+TrenitaliaBUS L734F
    6:5915h28
    Catania Centrale
    22:27Padova
    £1541One-way
    2 changes
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5390+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 95076+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9490
    19:3416h30
    Catania Centrale
    12:04Padova
    £1611One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    18:4019h45
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    14:25Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    £681One-way
    1 change
  • Itabus2126 · 2790
    20:1520h00
    Catania, Via D'Amico
    16:15Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    £731One-way
    1 change
  • Itabus2126 · 2790
    19:5520h20
    Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)
    16:15Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    £731One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ1750 · AZ1317
    14:503h35
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    18:25Bologna Airport
    £901One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ1730 · AZ1317
    14:104h15
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    18:25Bologna Airport
    £901One-way
    1 change
  • ITAAZ1712 · AZ1321
    19:153h35
    Catania Fontanarossa Airport
    22:50Bologna Airport
    £1231One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Catania to Padua

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 Catania to Padua.

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There are 3 options to travel between Catania and Padua including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Catania to Padua is a coach with an average price of £98.

This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Padua:

A coach is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Padua costing on average £135.

A coach is £320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Catania to Padua costing on average £418.

The fastest way to travel from Catania to Padua is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 45m.

Other travel options to Padua take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 40m.

Coach takes on average 18h 37m.

The Catania to Padua distance is approximately 919 km.
The average frequency per day from Catania to Padua is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Catania and Padua as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Catania to Padua:
  • Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Catania Centrale and arrive in Padova.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Catania, Via D'Amico and arrive in Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Catania to Padua, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus to go to Padua by coach.
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Padua by train.
  • Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Volotea, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Neos Air, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Padua by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Catania to Padua:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Volotea, CitizenPlane, Neos Air.
Omio customers who travel from Catania to Padua often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Rome, Milan, Verona, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Padua and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Catania to Padua, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
In Padua, you can explore vibrant local markets offering fresh produce and artisanal goods, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque canals, attend a classical music concert at the historic Teatro Verdi, and discover art and history at the Eremitani Civic Museums. Don't miss the Scrovegni Chapel, renowned for Giotto's frescoes, the Basilica of Saint Anthony, Prato della Valle, the historic University of Padua, and the medieval Palazzo della Ragione. Savour traditional Italian cuisine at a local trattoria.
Two to three days in Padua are ideal to explore its historical sites, such as the Scrovegni Chapel, St. Anthony's Basilica, and the University of Padua, while also enjoying the local cuisine and culture.

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