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QPA Padova Airport

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Padova Airport (QPA) serves Venice, about 40 km west of Venice. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAQPA
ICAOLIPU
ServesVenice
From centre38 km
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Elevation13 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Padova Airport to Venice

The airport is about 40 km west of Venice, about 53 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus.

Taxi & apps: Rome and Milan have a regulated flat fare from the airport into the historic centre — insist on it. Use only a white taxi from the official rank. Uber is limited (Uber Black only in big cities); FreeNow is active. Estimated fare to the centre: €55–€87.

Tipping: Not customary; a small round-up.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~37 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~53 min€55–€87
Private transfer~53 minfixed upfront
Car rental~53 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From QPA to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Verona67 km70 min€94–€149
Bologna108 km113 min€150–€238
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Which way suits you from Padova Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people. ~€55–€87 to the centre.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Padova ahead, no terminal surprises.

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Padova Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Padova Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Padova shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Padova Airport to the centre of Venice?
Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus. The airport is about 40 km west of Venice, about 53 minutes by road.
How much is a taxi from Padova Airport to Venice?
Roughly €55–€87 (at the local tariff). Many airports have a regulated flat fare — ask at the taxi desk.
Can I use a ride app from Padova Airport?
Rome and Milan have a regulated flat fare from the airport into the historic centre — insist on it. Use only a white taxi from the official rank. Uber is limited (Uber Black only in big cities); FreeNow is active.
What's the cheapest way from Padova Airport to Venice?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus.
Can I get from Padova Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Rome (Leonardo Express to Termini), Milan (Malpensa Express), Pisa, Naples all have a direct train. Smaller airports: a shuttle bus. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Padova Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Padova Airport's official site.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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