What is the cheapest way to get from Padova to Merate?

The cheapest way to get from Padova to Merate is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Padova to Merate?

The fastest way to get from Padova to Merate is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Padova and Merate?

No, there is no direct bus from Padova to Merate. However, there are services departing from Padua and arriving at Merate - Via De Gasperi - Ospedale via Bergamo and Stazione Autolinee Bergamo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Padova to Merate?

The distance between Padova and Merate is 258 km. The road distance is 217.6 km.

How do I travel from Padova to Merate without a car?

The best way to get from Padova to Merate without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €25 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Padova to Merate?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Padova to Merate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Padova to Merate bus from?

Padova to Merate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Padua station.

Train or bus from Padova to Merate?

The best way to get from Padova to Merate is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €25 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Bergamo, which costs €17 - €40 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Padova to Merate bus arrive?

Padova to Merate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.

Can I drive from Padova to Merate?

Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Merate is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Padova to Merate.

Where can I stay near Merate?

There are 3299+ hotels available in Merate.

Padova to Merate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Padova to Merate by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3h 15m
€26–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Bergamo Central Bus Station Bartolomeo Bonobus Autolinee Federico 202BOMNZ
2. Take the bus from Stazione Autolinee Bergamo to Merate - Via De Gasperi - Ospedalebus C46
5h 38m
€14–20
Bus via Bergamo
1. Take the bus from Padua to Bergamobus N419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stazione Autolinee Bergamo to Merate - Via De Gasperi - Ospedalebus C46
5h 28m
€17–38
Drive 217.6 km
1. Drive from Padova to Meratecar 217.6 km
2h 13m
€34–49

Padova to Merate by train and bus

182Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 258.4 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Merate, Italy?

Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Padova to Milano Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padua to Merate - Via De Gasperi - Ospedale via Bergamo, Bergamo, and Stazione Autolinee Bergamo in around 5h 28m.

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