TRAVEL

Visa information

Participants from countries outside the Schengen Area may require a visa to enter Italy.

We strongly recommend that international participants check visa requirements well in advance of their travel and apply as early as possible, if necessary.

For official and up-to-date information on visa requirements and application procedures, please consult the website of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
https://www.esteri.it/en/sportello_info/domandefrequenti/sezione_visti_entrare_in_italia/

If you require an official invitation letter for visa purposes, further information will be provided by the conference organizers.

How to reach Padova

The School of Psychology is located at Via Venezia 12, in the city of Padova. You can use Google Maps to navigate Padova.

FROM THE AIRPORT…

All airports are connected to Padova. You can choose to travel by car, train, bus. There is also the Shuttle Service:

• GoOpti: For a shared or private door-to-door transfer from any major airport directly to your address in Padova.
• Booking:GoOpti.com

Venice Airport “Marco Polo” (VCE)

• Bus: Direct service to Padova's train station (Piazzale Stazione). Schedule & Tickets
• Car: Take A4 highway westbound (towards Milano/Padova) and exit at Padova Est. Follow signs for "Padova Centro" or "Fiera" to reach Via Venezia. (~35 min).

Milan Airport “Malpensa” (MXP)

• Train: Take the Malpensa Express to Milano Centrale, then a high-speed train (Frecciarossa or Italo) to Padova. (~3 hours).
• Bus: Direct service via FlixBus or Itabus from Terminal 1 & 2 to Padova Station. (~4 hours).
• Car: Take A4 highway eastbound (towards Venezia) and exit at Padova Est. (~2h 45m).

Other Nearby Airports (European flights only)

• Treviso (TSF): ~40 min from Padova. Mostly low-cost carriers (Ryanair).
• Bologna (BLQ): ~1 hour from Padova. Convenient high-speed train connections.

FROM PADOVA TRAIN STATION…

The School of Psychology is within walking distance from the train station of Padova. You can use public transport or walk.

• You might take a bus. Walk to the bus stops located just outside the train station. Take a city bus heading toward Via Tommaseo / Via Venezia (commonly served by urban lines such as 3, 7, 10, or 18, depending on the time of day). Get off at a stop near Via Tommaseo or Via Venezia (for example bus stop Via Venezia/Università). From there, it is a short walk to the University.

The total travel time by bus, including walking, is approximately 10–15 minutes.

• On foot, exit the train station and head toward Corso del Popolo. Walk straight along Corso del Popolo until you reach Via Niccolò Tommaseo. Continue along Via Tommaseo for several minutes. When you reach Via Venezia, turn right and continue until you arrive at number 12.

The walk is approximately 1 km and takes about 20–25 minutes.

• You might also take the Tram line in the direction of the Capolinea Sud. Get off at Riviera Ponti Romani. Walk toward the city center along Riviera dei Ponti Romani. Continue straight until you reach Corso Garibaldi / Piazza Garibaldi. From there, continue onto Via Niccolò Tommaseo and walk straight for several minutes. When you reach Via Venezia, turn right and continue until you reach number 12.

The total travel time is approximately 10–15 minutes, and the distance is about 1 km. The total travel time is approximately 1 km and takes about 10–15 minutes.

Public transport information is updated regularly. We recommend checking Google Maps for real-time routes and costs.

FROM THE HIGHWAY…

We recommend taking the exit Padova Ovest, parking at the P1 (ex-Canova) car park located in Via Sarpi, and taking the tram from the train station. There are limited free parking possibilities in the streets north of the venue. For other possibilities, please visit the car parking information page of the City of Padova.