There are 10 ways to get from Marseille to Padova by plane, train, shuttle, bus, night train or car
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Fly Marseille to Venice Treviso • 5h 11m
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Fly Marseille to Bologna, train • 5h 15m
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Bus, train • 10h 16m
Train, night train • 11h 11m
Train • 11h 23m
Bus • 13h 25m
Drive • 7h 4m
Marseille to Padova by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Padova is to bus which costs €60 - €85 and takes 13h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Marseille to Padova is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €320.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marseille and arriving at Padua. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Padova. However, there are services departing from Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Padova via Nice Ville, Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
The distance between Marseille and Padova is 675 km. The road distance is 736.6 km.
The best way to get from Marseille to Padova without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 16m and costs €70 - €210.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Marseille to Padova, including transfers.
Marseille to Padova bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille station.
Marseille to Padova train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
The best way to get from Marseille to Padova is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €29 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 11h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €85 and takes 13h 25m.
- Distance: 675.1 km
- Duration: 5h 11m
What companies run services between Marseille, France and Padova, Italy?
Ryanair flies from Marseille to Padova 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Marseille to Padova via Nice-Ville, Nice Ville, Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, and Milano Centrale Station in around 11h 23m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €330
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille to Venice Treviso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €350
Flights from Marseille to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €350
Flights from Marseille to Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €17 - €270
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nice to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €26 - €180
Flights from Marseille to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €220
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice St Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €80
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35 - €85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55 - €85
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €13 - €18
- Base Standard
- €28 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €50
Train from Venezia Mestre to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €7 - €10
- Base Standard
- €19 - €26
- Base Premium
- €24 - €35
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €40
Train from Venezia Mestre Station to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €29
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €22 - €29
- Smart Flex
- €23 - €28
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €40 - €55
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €55
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €18
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €15 - €18
Train from Venezia Mestre to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2 - €6
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €4 - €6
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €18 - €20
Night train from Genova P.Za Principe to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28 - €50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €43 - €47
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €34 - €37
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €13
Train from Venezia Mestre to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €4 - €6
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
Train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €18 - €25
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- €15 - €20
- 1st Class
- €30 - €45
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Venezia Mestre to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €29
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Genova Piazza Principe to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €160
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €160
- Seating Carriage
- €49 - €51
- Couchette Carriage
- €90 - €120
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Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €55
- 1st Class
- €60 - €80
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Orio al Serio Airport to Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €35 - €39
- Private
- €150 - €280
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Marseille - St-Charles Bus station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Marsella to Genova
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Marseille to Padua
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Marseille to Padova bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Padua station.
Marseille to Padova train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Padova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Padova is 737 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Marseille to Padova.
Book your Marseille to Padova bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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