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How to travel from Milan to Padua/Padova by train
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Milano / Milan / Mailand to Padova / Padua by train
Now that the first stage of the Milano to Venezia high speed line has opened to Brescia, the rail service between Milan/Milano and Padua/Padova is provided by
- high speed 'Frecce' trains operated by the national rail company, Trenitalia
- high speed Italo trains
- EuroCity (EC) trains which have travelled from Switzerland (these trains don't use the high speed line).
Routes you can take to go from Milano / Milan / Mailand to Padova / Padua
When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.
Choose one of the following options:
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Route Information
Option 1: taking the Frecce and EC trains
Station Guides
Travel Time (approx)
1hr 57 min (approx)
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
Frecce trains:
Monday to Friday 20 trains x per day
Saturday 18 x trains
Sunday 29 x trains
EC trains:
2 x trains per day
Is the journey from Milano to Padova / Padua direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.
Is the journey scenic?
Not particularly, though as the train arrives in Desenzano there are views over Lake Garda on the left.
What other tourist locations are along the route from Milano to Padova / Padua?
Brescia and Desenzano del Garda and Peschiera del Garda and Verona and Vicenza
When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Padova / Padua from Milano Centrale on this journey option?
Around 08:45 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to travel on from the station in Padova / Padua?
The station is on the northern edge of the city centre and it is linked to the heart of the city by the tram line in Padova.
When is the usual approximate latest departure from Milano Centrale to Padova / Padua on this journey option
- Around 20:45 on Monday to Friday and Sunday
- Around 19:15 on Saturday (though there is a departure from Milano Porta Garibaldi station at around 19:45)
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to get to the station in Milano?
Milano Centrale is served by two Metro lines, the M2 and the M3.
There are also typically 2 x trains per hour from Malpensa Airport.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay by Milano Centrale.
Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Milano to Padova / Padua trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in Italy, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking with Trenitalia
How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Milano to Padova / Padua trains?
It can be up to 6 months ahead of the travel date; though the booking period will be typically be shorter when looking up journeys for travel after the second Sunday in December; and when looking up summer travel in March to May.
What are the child ticket terms for these Milano to Padova / Padua trains?
Children aged 4 -14 receive a 50% discount, though these 50% child rates are calculated against the full 'Base' ticket price.
But adult 'Super Economy' tickets can be discounted by more than 50%; so if these tickets are still available for your journey, it can be worth paying the adult rate for a child aged 4 - 14.
Does the ticket for these Milano to Padova / Padua trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.
Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Milano to Padova / Padua trains?
Yes - See the rail pass guide for Italy for info on the multiple booking options.
Is catering available on the Milano to Padova / Padua trains on this journey option?
Yes, there is a bar/bistro car.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.
What else is good to know about Italian rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Italy
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