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Milan
↳ Paduaby bus.

Bus services from Milan to Padua are listed on 12Go, where you can compare operators, departure times and prices for your date. The road distance is about 236 km. By car that is roughly 2 h 45 min without stops; buses usually take longer once pickups and rest breaks are included.

236 km by road~2 h 45 min by car
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ITALYSWITZERLANDAUSTRIAHUNGARYCROATIASLOVAKIASLOVENIASERBIABOSNIA & HERZ.ALBANIAVeniceFlorenceRomeMunichViennaMilanPadua236 km by roadFrom To Onward buses
Illustrative map: lines show connections, not the road taken. Outlines: Natural Earth.

THE SHORT VERSION

Milan to Padua at a glance.

From
Milan Milano
To
Padua Padova
Road distance
About 236 km
Straight line
211 km
Car time, no stops
~2 h 45 min buses take longer
Return route
Padua to Milan →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Right place. Right bus. Better start.

1

Leaving Milan

Milan is northern Italy's main coach hub. The main bus terminal is Lampugnano, linked to the city by metro.

  • Milano Lampugnano bus station
    West of the centre, at Lampugnano metro (line M1). National and international coaches.
2

Arriving in Padua

Ask the seller where the service ends in Padua. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.

Padua
Padua. Photo: Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3

Keep the essentials offline

Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.

KEEP GOING

From Padua, the road continues.

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you take your seat.

How far is Milan from Padua by road?+

About 236 km by road (211 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.

How long does the bus from Milan to Padua take?+

We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 2 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.

Where does the bus leave from in Milan?+

It depends on the operator. Main options in Milan include Milano Lampugnano bus station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.

Is there a bus back from Padua to Milan?+

Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Padua to Milan guide.

Where does the bus from Milan arrive in Padua?+

It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.

What kind of bus runs from Milan to Padua?+

It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.

Can I book the Milan to Padua bus online?+

Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.

Where can I go next from Padua by bus?+

Direct buses from Padua include Venice, Florence, Rome, Munich, Vienna and more. See all connections on our Padua bus page.

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FOLLOW THE INFORMATION

Clear sources. Better decisions.

Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.

12Go: Milan to Padua bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Milan (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →