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

The cheapest way to get from Padova to Merate is to bus via Sesto S.Giovanni which costs €12 - €24 and takes 4h 9m.

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 station to Merate. However, there are services departing from Padua Bus Station and arriving at Merate - Via De Gasperi - Ospedale via Stazione Autolinee Bergamo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Padova to Merate?

The distance between Padova and Merate is 258 km. The road distance is 218.1 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 Autolinee Federico, depart from Padua Bus 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 Sesto S.Giovanni, which costs €12 - €24 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Padova to Merate bus arrive?

Padova to Merate bus services, operated by Autolinee Federico, arrive at Bergamo Central Bus Station Bartolomeo Bono.

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 3255+ 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 via Sesto S.Giovanni
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Padua to Milanbus 401
4h 9m
€12–23
Drive 218.1 km
1. Drive from Padova to Meratecar 218.1 km
2h 13m
€34–50
Bus
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

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, FlixBus operates a bus from Padua to Milan once daily. Tickets cost €10–20 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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