By TrainÂ
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. You can find train connections from the following websites:
By Plane
The closest airport is the Venice "Marco Polo", which is conveniently linked with all major European airports, and it is well connected (45 minutes) by bus to Padova. The bus schedule is available here
Some low-cost companies fly to the close Venice-Treviso airport. A convenient alternative might be flying to the Verona airport, which is connected to the Verona Porta Nuova railway station by a bus service. 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 by a bus service. Padova can then be reached by train (approximately 1 hour).