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How to get Padova

How to get Padova

By plane By train By car By plane: The nearest airport is the "Marco Polo" Airport in Venezia (Venice), 40 kilometers east of Padova; it is the third in importance in Italy, and conveniently linked with all major European airports. Other airports near Padova are in Verona and Bologna but the transfer from there to Padova is not an easy one. Coming from overseas, look for a connecting flight reaching Venezia from Roma (Rome) or some other convenient European airport, like e.g. London Heathrow, Frankfurt am Main or Paris Charles De Gaulle. Those who wish to arrange the ride from the airport to Padova, can find hereby following some useful information: From Venezia airport to Padova you can choose: LIMOUSINE SERVICES: Landomas (Reservation via e-mail landomas@landomas.it or by Tel. [+39] 049 8600382  Mobile [+39] 335 8417474 5; from 9:00 to 21:00) Fare: about 30 Euro per person to Padova since it is a collective service the cost can change according the total number of people Air Service (Reservation by e-mail or by tel. ++39-049-8704425; from 7.00 to 21.00) or by the website you can make on line the reservation: http://www.taxipadova.com/prenota_servizio.asp Fare: about 30 Euro per person to Padova since it is a collective service the cost can change according the total number of people Marlene Service (Reservation by tel. 337222535 - 3483546165) Fare: about 70 Euro (it is reduced for a two person ride). Booking in Italian language only. NOLT (Reservation by e-mail) Fare: about 60 to 77 Euro. Booking in Italian language only. Please be informed that reduced fares are applied only if all persons go to the same place. The Limousine Service will pick you up at the airport at your arrival and take you directly in Padova. Please note that the reservation must be made at least 24 hours before your arrival, indicating date, time and flight number. BUS SERVICE: Frequent buses to the Venezia-Mestre railroad station (20 minutes ride; tickets should be bought before boarding the bus). Buses from Marco Polo Airport to Padova-Piazzale Boschetti (1.05 minutes ride;tickets fare: about 5 euros payable on the bus). Piazzale Boschetti is 5 minutes walkfrom the Physics Department. TIME TABLE TAXI: The cost of the ride from Marco Polo Airport to Padova is about 70-80 Euro   AIRLINES:   By train: Padova is both on the Venezia-Milano-Torino and on the Venezia-Roma railways; many trains are available. First and second class are available; for fast trains a supplement is required, and in some cases a seat reservation is mandatory: so, specify which train you are going to board when asking for a ticket. All tickets (both round-trip and one way) have a validity of 2 months; before boarding the train, it is mandatory to validate them by using the yellow machines located on the platforms and throughout the station: penalties are applied to the infringes.       By car: Padova is linked by highways with Venezia, Milano and Bologna. The typical ride time from downtown Roma to downtown Padova (about 500 kilometers) is of the order of 5-6 hours, but has a large variation according to weather, peak hours, and works on the highway. All the highways in Northern Italy require a toll, paid when exiting; a ticket automatically issued to the driver when entering the highway is required for payment. Car rental fees depend from the car type and the length of the rental period; and may increase if the car is returned to a different location. Their order of magnitude is of Lit.100.000 per day; inquire locally at your favorite international car rental company for more information.