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How to get fromPadova to Rabby train, bus or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Padova to Rab by train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Padova to Trieste CentraletrainFr
    2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
    7h 28m
    €48–163

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Padua to Rijeka bus stationbusN406 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry9309
    7h 39m
    €19–57

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Trieste Airport (TRS)

    1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste AirporttrainRe
    2. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
    7h 57m
    €29–126

  4. Bus, ferry via Venice

    1. Take the bus from Rismondo Provvisoria to Veneziabus53E
    2. Take the bus from Venezia, Tronchetto fermata dell'autobus to Rijeka Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry
    9h 23m
    €28–64

Padova to Rab by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Rab, Croatia?

There is no direct connection from Padova to Rab. However, you can take the train to Trieste Centrale, walk to Trieste, Autostazione, take the bus to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor, take the bus to Zabica, walk to Rijeka, then take the ferry to Rab. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padua to Rab via Rijeka bus station and Rijeka in around 7h 39m.

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