TSF
Treviso
A very practical option for Padova. There are public bus connections towards Padova and the Euganean area.
Travel · getting here
First, get yourself to Veneto.
There are several airports that work well. But for exploring the Colli Euganei, Teolo and the surrounding region, having a car is definitely the easiest way to travel.
Our advice: rent a car if you can.
It is the easiest way to explore the hills, reach Teolo and make spontaneous stops. Inside cities, buses and shared bikes or e-scooters are handy alternatives where available. If you need a lift to the wedding, please tell us.
VRN
Verona
AirLink takes you to Verona Porta Nuova; from there, trains make the rest of the journey straightforward.
BLQ
Bologna
Often worth checking for good flights. The airport-city transfer is convenient, although surprisingly pricey for such a short hop.
VCE
Venice
Easy to combine with Venice or Mestre, then continue towards Padova by train or coach.
BGY
Bergamo
Farther away, but absolutely worth considering if the flight saving is big enough. Check long-distance coaches for the onward journey.
Moving around Italy
By car
Our favourite way to explore the region.
A car makes Teolo, the Colli Euganei and countryside stops much easier, especially outside the main cities.
By train
Trenitalia runs both regional trains and faster long-distance services.
Italo is another excellent high-speed option and can be particularly good value when booked ahead.
By bus
FlixBus and Itabus are worth checking for longer journeys, particularly when flying into a more distant airport.
Within cities
Local buses are a practical way to move around town, especially for longer urban journeys.
Bikes & e-scooters
Without a car, shared bikes and e-scooters are often the most flexible option for short city trips.
Check apps such as RideMovi, Bolt or Bird, depending on what is available and permitted in each city.
In historic Venice, explore on foot or by vaporetto instead.
From Treviso
MOM and Busitalia operate connections towards Padova. You can also take the local airport bus to Treviso railway station and continue by train.
To Teolo
Buses do serve the area, but services are less frequent. For Teolo and the hills, a car or a lift with other guests is more practical; shared city bikes and scooters are not a substitute here.
Taxi / Uber
A little warning from us: taxis and Uber can be very expensive around here. Fine for the occasional short ride, but we definitely wouldn’t plan the whole trip around them.
Travel · while you're here
Make a little holiday of it.
These are not a definitive guide to northern Italy. They are simply the places — and the food — we would genuinely tell our friends not to miss.
01 · day trip
Venice
Take the train from Padova, arrive early and let yourself get lost. Walk away from the busiest streets, stop for cicchetti, and stay until the light starts to change. Before going, check the official Venice website to see whether the 2027 Access Fee applies to your date.
train friendly02 · if you have a car
Dolomiti
If you have a little extra time, go. The Dolomites are worth the detour. Leave very early for a long day or, even better, spend a night in the mountains.
best with a car03 · classic
Verona
See the Arena di Verona — the Roman amphitheatre — do the shamelessly touristy Juliet stop, wander the old centre, then head up to Castel San Pietro for the view.
easy by train04 · eat first
Bologna
Walk under the porticoes, hunt down the Seven Secrets of Bologna, and make time for proper ragù. Our ritual is tagliatelle at Osteria dell'Orsa.
pasta mandatory05 · right here
Colli Euganei
Do not rush away from the hills. Drive slowly, stop at viewpoints, visit Arquà Petrarca, taste local wine, or disappear into the thermal spas around Abano and Montegrotto for an afternoon.
slow travel06 · closest city
Padova
Prato della Valle, the old centre, Sant'Antonio, an evening aperitivo and a proper spritz. It is also one of the easiest places to stay if you are travelling without a car.
spritz territory07 · a little further
Firenze
If you have an extra day, take the high-speed train and make a day of Firenze: see the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio, wander through the historic centre, and finish at Piazzale Michelangelo for the view. If you can, stay for dinner before heading back.
worth the trainEat &
drink well.
Spritz in Padova
Spritz is pleasantly affordable around Padova. Try the classics: Aperol Spritz for everyone, Campari Spritz for the boys and Hugo Spritz for the girls.
Pizza
La Mafaldina is a Padova favourite. Rossopomodoro is another easy option and is useful when someone in the group needs gluten-free choices — check the branch when booking.
Pasta & Others
Non-negotiable. In Bologna, Osteria dell'Orsa is THE ragù stop. In Venice, add cicchetti. In the hills, look out for local wine and whatever is seasonal.
Stay
Sleep close, explore easily.
We have put together a Booking.com shortlist of hotels, apartments and agriturismi to help you choose where to stay.
A car gives you much more freedom in the hills. Without one, Padova is a practical base for public transport and shared city bikes or scooters. Just plan your lift to the wedding in advance.
Where should you base yourself?
Teolo & the Colli Euganei
Best if you want countryside, quiet mornings and to be close to the wedding. A car makes this option much easier.
Abano / Montegrotto
A good middle ground: plenty of hotels and spas, close to the hills, and more practical than staying somewhere very rural.
Padova
Our easiest choice without a car. Great train connections for Venice, Verona and Bologna, plus restaurants, bars and aperitivo on your doorstep.
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Need a lift to the wedding?
Tell Mariana and/or Filippo before the day. We will coordinate guests as much as possible, especially for anyone staying in Padova or nearby and not renting a car.
Come for the wedding. Stay for the journey.
We hope this helps you build a beautiful trip through the country where our story began.