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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £142 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £142, while a flight costs an average of £391.
Distance: 1382 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£391 Average Price | £142 Average Price Cheapest | £253 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 29h 34m Average total duration 29h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Padua:
A coach is £249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Padua costing on average £391.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Coach takes on average 29h 34m.
You'll arrive about 13h 45m sooner (4h 10m by flight vs 17h 55m by car). Tickets start at around £391 compared to roughly £253 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Padua from Madrid by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Madrid to Padua is by taking a flight 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 Madrid to Padua.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Padua:
A coach is £249 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Padua costing on average £391.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Coach takes on average 29h 34m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Padua as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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