Padua ( PAD-ew-ə; Italian: Padova [ˈpaːdova] ; Venetian: Pàdova, Pàdoa or Pàoa) is a city and comune (municipality) in the autonomous region of Veneto in northern Italy, and the capital of the province of Padua. The city lies on the banks of the river Bacchiglione, 40 kilometres (25 miles) west of Venice and 29 km (18 miles) southeast of Vicenza. With a population of 208,202 as of 2026, Padua is the 3rd-largest city in Veneto. It is also the economic and communications hub of the area.
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Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
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Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Padua; times are rough estimates by road.
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30 km≈ 35 min
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41 km≈ 45 min
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67 km≈ 1 h 15 min
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69 km≈ 1 h 20 min
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93 km≈ 1 h 45 min
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110 km≈ 1 h 45 min
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113 km≈ 1 h 45 min
From Padua you can reach Vicenza (30 km), Mestre (30 km), Treviso (41 km), Ferrara (67 km) and Verona (69 km) in about 35 min to 1 h 20 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 9°C in November.
We are collecting fresh places for Padua. Check back soon for photos and opening hours.
You can fly into Treviso Airport, Venice Marco Polo Airport, Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.