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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £87, while a flight costs an average of £266.
Distance: 858 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£87 Average Price Cheapest | £114 Average Price | £266 Average Price | £220 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 11m Average total duration 16h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 9m Average total duration 13h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Messina to Padua, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Padua:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Padua costing on average £114.
A coach is £180 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Messina to Padua costing on average £266.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 9m.
Coach takes on average 17h 11m.
Tickets start at around £87 compared to roughly £220 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £133. The journey takes 16h 41m versus 11h 48m 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.
How to get to Padua from Messina by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Messina 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 Messina to Padua.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Padua:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Padua costing on average £114.
A coach is £180 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Messina to Padua costing on average £266.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 9m.
Coach takes on average 17h 11m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Messina and Padua as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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