How to reach us

Location

• University of Padua, Department of Mathematics
• Address: Via Trieste, 63 - 35121 Padova (Italy)
• Tel: +39 049 827 1488
• Fax: +39 049 827 1479
• E-mail: conti@math.unipd.it

How to reach Padua

• By Train

  Padova is both on the Venice-Milano and on the Venice-Rome railways, many trains are available (see timetable of Trenitalia).
  Note that for regional trains it is mandatory to validate the ticket before boarding by using the (yellow or green) machines located on the platforms and throughout the station; in case of infractions penalties are applied.

• By Plane

  The nearest airport is the Venice airport (Marco Polo), 40 kilometers east of Padova; it is conveniently linked with all major European airports. Some low-cost companies fly to the close Treviso airport.
  A convenient alternative might be flying to the Verona airport, which is connected to the Verona Porta Nuova railway station. Padova can then be reached by train (approximately 50 minutes).
  A last possibility might be flying to Bologna airport, which is connected to Bologna Centrale railways station. Padova can then be reached by train (approximately 1 hour).

• By Bus

  From Venice and Treviso airports there are direct buses to Padova bus station (autostazione), close to the railway station.
  For the Department of Mathematics, stop at Fiera (second to last stop); for Residenza Belzoni and Foresteria La Nave, stop at Fiat (third to last).

• From Venice airport

  The company Busitalia (SITA) provides the connections to Padova (bus timetables in Italian). The SITA bus stop is located at arrival level (the last one on your right). The bus takes around 1 hour. Fare: 8.50 €. You can buy the ticket in the ticket shop inside the airport (arrival level, on the left of the exit gate), in the vending machines close to the bus stop or directly on the bus (2 € extra charge).

• From Treviso airport

  The company MOM provides the connections to Padova.
  The MOM bus stop is located in front of the airport, on the other side of the main road. The bus takes around 1h 10min. Fare: about 4€. You can buy the ticket in the bar close to the bus stop or directly on the bus (2 € extra charge). For late arrivals, you can take the bus to Mestre railway station (company ATVO) and then a local train to Padova.

• By Shuttle

  The Shuttle service will pick you up at the airport at your arrival and take you directly to the address of your choice in Padova. The reservation must be made at least 24h before your arrival, indicating date, time and flight number. There are reduced fares for more people going to the same place.

• By Taxi

  The cost of the ride from Venice or Treviso airport to Padova is about 100-110 € (note that there may be some extra charges: for airport connection, luggage and night ride).