Everything you need before arriving in Padova.

There are many convenient airports to Padua, but maybe it is not always so easy to figure out how to reach the city by public transportations. Here we will try to give you some useful tips!

Arriving from Venice "Marco Polo"

There is a shuttle, run by BusItalia, which links the Venice Airport with Padua; it stops at the train station, which is around 20 minutes walk from the main places in the city center. They leave every 30/40 minutes from the Airport and take an hour to arrive to Padua. You can find more information here: BusItalia Venice Airport connection.

To buy the ticket you can use the BusItalia Veneto app. More information at: BusItalia Veneto app.

If you prefer to travel by train, you can take bus number 15 from the airport to Mestre train station – it is run by ACTV and you can buy the ticket in the airport. From the train station, catch a train to Padua (final destinations: Verona, Vicenza or Brescia).

Arriving from Treviso

You can take a bus (E060-Z) from the airport to Noale, where you should change and take another bus (E060-V) to Padua. It arrives at the train station. The timetable is available here: E060-Z / E060-V timetable.

Arriving from Verona

You can catch the bus from the airport to Verona train station; here you will find the train to Padua (final destination: Venezia Santa Lucia). The buses run every 20 minutes. You can buy an all-inclusive ticket from Trenitalia website: Trenitalia.

Arriving from Milan

If you arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport, you can take a shuttle to Milano Centrale train station; they run every 30 minutes. More information at: Malpensa Shuttle. There are several trains calling at Padua, even some high-speed trains. You can check the timetable and prices on the Trenitalia website or app.

Arriving from Rome

If you land at Fiumicino Airport, you can choose to take a train to Rome main train station, Roma Termini, where you can find trains going to Padua; otherwise, you can catch a bus to the train station. There are also some trains which directly link Roma Fiumicino to Padua.

Are you an international student and you want to find accommodation in Padua? Then let me drive you towards more ways to look for the right place for you.

First of all, you need to consult a very useful office for students. The Housing Office of the University of Padua, established in September 2020, supports international students who come to Padua and look for suitable accommodation. Link: unibeds.it.

Moreover, if you prefer managing your transfer independently, you can search for private accommodation on HousingAnywhere, an international housing platform where you can safely book your new accommodation, offered by verified private landlords and by outgoing students. Link: HousingAnywhere Padua.

ESU is the regional body for the Right to University Education and guarantees a more accessible and equitable University. ESU provides accommodation for about 1400 students from outside Padua in its halls of residence, situated in the city center or near the university buildings. This accommodation is governed by a competition. Information about requirements and deadlines can be found every year from the beginning of July on the ESU website. ESU also provides university guesthouses for short-term stays, open from October to the end of July. Link: ESU Padova.

Do you prefer Private colleges and Catholic University Colleges? Check the list on the Italian website and contact them directly. The University of Padova has signed multiple agreements with some private colleges in order to reserve some places for international students. Each college applies different prices and conditions and includes different services. Link: Alloggi studenti.

For further information: University of Padua housing information.

Means of transport

Getting around Padua

City buses and regional coaches

You must check Busitalia Veneto, which runs the city buses and regional coaches. Busitalia Veneto covers public transport services, both urban and extra-urban, in the provinces of Padua and Rovigo. One coach line connects Padua to Agripolis Campus in Legnaro.

Website of Busitalia: Busitalia — click on "Veneto". Here you can find information about Timetables & lines, Tickets & fines, Ticket shops.

Tram (Metrobus)

The tram line allows you to reach the main monuments in less than 15 minutes. The tram crosses the city from north to south: from the train station to Guizza and from the train station to Pontevigodarzere. Doors open automatically, and each stop is announced by a voice-over.

QuiBus

QuiBus is an on-call night-time bus service. The night-time buses cover the municipal area and are available every day of the week until midnight, and until 1 am Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. To access the service, download the QuiBus App and register. You can book your trip up to one week in advance, entering the pick-up location and final destination. Ticket is €2.20 per person, one-way, paid by app.

QuiBus for Android · QuiBus for iOS

Train ticket machines at the University

The University has an agreement with Trenitalia which allows self-service ticket machines on site: Engineering Area, via Marzolo 9; Complesso ex-Fiat, via Venezia 13; Campus di Agripolis, Cà Gialla, viale dell'Università 16, Legnaro. The machines issue national tickets, regional tickets and season passes, and provide train timetable information.

Eco-friendly options

Bicycle: free flow bike sharing Ridemovi. Download the free Ridemovi app from the App Store or Google Play. The bikes are equipped with GPS, a SIM card and a smart lock.

Electric scooters: the city has a free flow scooter sharing service. Download the free Bit Mobility app. If the scooter is available, you can rent it without reservation. More information: Bit Mobility.

Taxi

Radiotaxi Padua is available 24 hours a day. It applies fixed prices to some destinations and discounts for women at night and seniors. There is also a service by reservation dedicated to disabled people. Check: Radiotaxi Padua services.