How to get to Padua from Palermo

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Compare coach, flight and train for Palermo to Padua

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £102, while a flight costs an average of £251.

Distance: 821 km

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£251

Average Price

£131

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£102

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Cheapest

£104

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 2m

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2h 0m

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17h 12m

Average total duration

16h 42m

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30m

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21h 11m

Average total duration

20h 41m

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30m

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14h 44m

Average total duration

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2.5 - 4.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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Intercity Notte

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Padua is a coach with an average price of £102.

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

A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Padua costing on average £131.

A coach is £149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Padua costing on average £251.

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Padua is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to Padua take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 12m.

Coach takes on average 21h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Palermo and Padua including taking a coach, flight and train.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 42m sooner (3h 2m by flight vs 14h 44m by car). Tickets start at around £251 compared to roughly £104 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.

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from Palermo to Padua

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

  • Malta AirFR 3917
    7:451h30
    Palermo Airport
    9:15Bologna Airport
    £271One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Malta AirFR 3917
    7:451h30
    Palermo Airport
    9:15Bologna Airport
    £271One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Malta AirFR 4354
    11:451h25
    Palermo Airport
    13:10Bologna Airport
    £871One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1958+IntercityIntercity 588
    21:1018h48
    Palermo Centrale
    15:58Padova
    £911One-way
    1 change
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1958+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9414
    21:1015h54
    Palermo Centrale
    13:04Padova
    £1091One-way
    1 change
  • IntercityIntercity 95070+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 774
    10:1519h30
    Palermo Centrale
    5:45Padova
    £1131One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    21:1022h15
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    19:25Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    £591One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    15:2523h00
    Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)
    14:25Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)
    £651One-way
    1 change
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46607
    6:001h40
    Palermo Airport
    7:40Venice Marco Polo Airport
    £421One-way
    0 changes
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46619
    10:251h35
    Palermo Airport
    12:00Bologna Airport
    £451One-way
    0 changes
  • Wizz Air MaltaW46621
    14:551h35
    Palermo Airport
    16:30Bologna Airport
    £451One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Palermo 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 Palermo to Padua.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Palermo and Padua including taking a coach, flight and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Palermo to Padua is a coach with an average price of £102.

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

A coach is £30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Palermo to Padua costing on average £131.

A coach is £149 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palermo to Padua costing on average £251.

The fastest way to travel from Palermo to Padua is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to Padua take longer:

Train takes on average 17h 12m.

Coach takes on average 21h 11m.

The Palermo to Padua distance is approximately 821 km.
The average frequency per day from Palermo to Padua is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Palermo to Padua:
  • Flights mostly depart from Palermo Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Palermo Centrale and arrive in Padova.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus) 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 Palermo to Padua, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Volotea, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Padua by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Padua by coach.
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Padua by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Palermo to Padua:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Volotea, Ryanair, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Palermo 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 Palermo to Padua, you can choose from several travel options including coach, flight and train.
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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