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How to get fromPadova to Vatican Cityby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or rideshare

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There are 11 ways to get from Padova to Vatican City by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Padova to Roma Tiburtinatrain train Fr
    3h 37m
    €56–110

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Padua to Romerideshare rideshare 490.1 km
    6h 4m
    €25–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Padua Via Fra' Paolo Sarpi to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus bus Itabus
    6h 56m
    €26–54

  4. Drive  490.7 km

    1. Drive from Padova to Vatican Citycar car 490.7 km
    4h 35m
    €89–129

  5. Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Padova to Venezia Mestretrain train
    2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane VCE - FCO
    3h 30m
    €64–203

  6. Train via Termini

    1. Take the train from Padova to Roma Terminitrain train Fr
    3h 57m
    €54–118

  7. Bus via Emo

    1. Take the bus from Padua to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus N1533 / ...
    8h 5m
    €45–74

  8. Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane BLQ - FCO
    3h 53m
    €71–212

  9. Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train
    2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane VRN - FCO
    4h
    €83–278

  10. Train to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Padova to Trieste Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane TRS - FCO
    4h 23m
    €73–207

  11. Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Padova to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane FLR - FCO
    4h 39m
    €89–255

Padova to Vatican City by train

Calendar198Weekly Trains
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Vatican City?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Padova to Roma Tiburtina every 3 hours. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 3h 1m. ItaloTreno also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Padua Via Fra' Paolo Sarpi to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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