VISITING PADUA
Set between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, Padova occupies a central position within the Veneto region with an extensive infrastructure and transport network to and from the city. With regard to national and international roads and motorways, Padova is connected to the major east-west and north-south roads allowing visitors and tourists travelling by car, camper and coach to move easily in every direction and reach the city centre. Close to four airports – Venice, Verona, Treviso and Bologna – it is a destination for tourists from all over the world. It features a major railway station, as it sees the arrival and departure of trains to and from all major Italian and foreign cities, including the new high-speed trains that connect Padova to Rome in 3 hours and Milan in 2 hours.
How to reach Padua
By plane
The nearest airport is the Venice airport (Marco Polo), which is connected to Padova by a bus service. Some low-cost companies fly to the close Treviso airport which is also connected to Padova by abus service. An alternative might be flying to the Verona airport, which is connected to Verona Porta Nuova railway station by a bus service. Padova can then be reached by train in approximately 50 minutes. A last possibility might be flying to Bologna airport, which is connected to Bologna Centrale railways station by a monorail train. Padova can then be reached by train in approximately 1 hour.
By Train
Padova is both on the Venice-Verona and on the Venice-Bologna railways, many trains are available (see timetable of Trenitalia and Italo).
Once in Padua
From Padua Bus Station/Padua Train Station to DICEA Department:
Padua Train Station and Padua Bus Station are very close each other. Walk or take a short bus ride to the DICEA Department located at the University of Padua. The department is about 15-20 minutes walk from the bus station. Alternatively, you can take a local bus (Lines U10, U3, U25, U7) toward the University area, and walk for 10 minutes. Check the bus timetable for exact routes.