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How to get fromPadova to RabBy train, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 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 Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry ferry
    7h 16m
    €109–259

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Padua to Rijeka bus stationbus bus N406 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry ferry 9309
    7h 44m
    €45–71

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

    1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Airporttrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Trieste Airport to Rijeka bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry ferry
    8h 3m
    €47–143

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Venezia Mestre

    1. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry ferry
    8h 25m
    €115–325

  5. Bus, ferry via Rovinj

    1. Take the bus from Padova to Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rovinj, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Rabferry ferry
    10h 9m
    €280–655

Padova to Rab by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest 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 Tržnica, 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 44m.

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