There are 11 ways to get from Padova to Apulia by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
best- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)VCE - BRI
3h 21m€74–241Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Padua to Bologna CentraleN1533 / ...
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to BariN422 / ...
12h 30m€23–150Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Padova to Bari CentraleFr
7h 6m€65–130Drive 779.5 km
- Drive from Padova to Bari779.5 km
6h 53m€123–177Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)VCE - BDS
3h 42m€60–231Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)BLQ - BRI
3h 48m€81–226Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Take the train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuova
- Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)VRN - BRI
3h 52m€82–304Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport
- Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)BLQ - BDS
4h 13m€62–246Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Brindisi Airport
- Take the train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuova
- Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)VRN - BDS
4h 12m€88–344Bus via Ancona
- Take the bus from Padua to AnconaN433
- Take the bus from Ancona to BariN554 / ...
13h 15m€30–115Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Padua to Bari778.3 km
8h 58m€43
Padova to Apulia by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padova to Apulia is to rideshare which costs €43 and takes 8h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Padova to Apulia is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs €70 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Padova to Apulia. However, there are services departing from Padua and arriving at Bari via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Padova and arriving at Bari Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Padova and Apulia is 653 km. The road distance is 779.5 km.
The best way to get from Padova to Apulia without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Padova to Apulia, including transfers.
Padova to Apulia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Padua station.
Padova to Apulia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Padova station.
The best way to get from Padova to Apulia is to fly which takes 3h 21m and costs €70 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 7h 6m, you could also bus, which costs €23 - €150 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Apulia, Italy?
Ryanair and ITA Airways fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Padova to Bari Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 7h 6m.
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- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–190
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €29–150
Flights from Verona Villafranca Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–230
Flights from Verona Villafranca Airport to Brindisi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €75–230
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–120
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–120
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Brindisi Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–160
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Brindisi Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–380
Flights from Verona Villafranca Airport to Brindisi Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–440
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Padova to Bari Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
Train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Padova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–16
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €10–16
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Padua to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Padua to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Ancona to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Padua to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–23
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–120
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Padua to Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €43
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Padova to Apulia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Padova to Apulia train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bari Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Apulia is 780 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Padova to Apulia.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Padova and Apulia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















