Day trips from Padua
10 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Padua, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
45 km01 · Popular townBuranoAn island of brightly painted fishermen's houses in the Venetian lagoon.
Take the vaporetto line 12 from Fondamente Nove in Venice, about 40 minutes.
95 km02 · Nature spotLake Garda (Riva)The north end of Italy's largest lake, surrounded by steep mountains.
Buses run from Rovereto station, about 30 minutes. Boats link the lake towns.
125 km03 · Nature spotLago di SorapisA milky-blue mountain lake reached by a hike near Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Drive or take a bus to Passo Tre Croci near Cortina, where the trail starts.
130 km04 · Nature spotDolomites (Ortisei)A mountain village at the foot of the Seceda ridge and the Alpe di Siusi meadows.
Buses run from Bolzano and Bressanone. Easiest by car.
135 km05 · Hidden town · SloveniaPiranA tiny Venetian-style town on a point, with a marble square by the sea.
Buses run from Ljubljana (about 2.5 hours) and Koper.
140 km06 · Nature spotVal di FunesA little church in green meadows below the jagged Odle peaks.
Buses run from Bressanone (Brixen). Easiest by car.
140 km07 · Nature spotTre Cime di LavaredoThree huge rock towers, the icon of the Dolomites.
A toll road climbs to the Rifugio Auronzo, where the loop starts. In summer you can also come by bus.
145 km08 · Hidden town · CroatiaRovinjPastel houses rising straight out of the sea around a hilltop church.
Buses run from Pula, about 45 minutes. The old town is car-free.
145 km09 · Nature spotMonte IsolaA car-free island in the middle of Lake Iseo.
Ferries run often from Sulzano and Sale Marasino, about 10 minutes.
145 km10 · Nature spotLago di BraiesAn emerald mountain lake with wooden rowing boats below sheer peaks.
In summer the road to the lake has access limits for cars during the day; check the rules and book, or take the bus from the valley.Questions
Day trips from Padua: good to know
What are the best day trips from Padua?
Our favourite hidden places near Padua are Burano (45 km), Lake Garda (95 km), Lago di Sorapis (125 km) and Dolomites (130 km). All 10 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Padua?
All of them are within about 150 km of Padua in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.