Destination and Venue
INTER-NOISE 2027 takes place from 22 to 25 August 2027 at the Padova Congress Centre in Padova, Italy, a short walk from the railway station and within easy reach of Venice.
The venue: Padova Congress
Opened in 2022, Padova Congress is the modern congress centre of the Padova exhibition district, close to the historic city centre. Its main auditoriums are the Giotto Hall (1,380 seats) and the Mantegna Hall (988 seats).
Address
Padova Congress
Via N. Tommaseo, 59
35131 Padova, Italy
Getting to Padova
Padova lies on Italy's main east–west rail line and motorway. Venice Marco Polo is the closest international airport.
By air
| Airport | Distance from Padova | Public transport | How to continue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Marco Polo (VCE) closest airport | about 49 km | about 45 min | Direct Busitalia bus, about every 40 minutes, with stops at Padova bus terminal (next to the railway station) and Fiera. Other options: ATVO bus or ACTV line 15 to Venezia Mestre station and then train, or taxi. |
| Treviso (TSF) | about 62 km | about 1–1¼ hours | Bus line 101 (Busitalia and MOM) to Padova, ATVO bus to Venezia Mestre and then train, or MOM bus to Treviso station and then train. |
| Verona (VRN) | about 86 km | about 1¼–1½ hours | Aerobus Verona Airlink to Verona Porta Nuova station, about every 20 minutes, and then train. |
| Bologna (BLQ) | about 120 km | about 1¼–1½ hours | Marconi Express monorail to Bologna Centrale station, about 7 minutes, and then train. |
By train
Padova is served by high-speed, Intercity and regional trains operated by Trenitalia and Italo.
- Venice: 20–30 minutes
- Vicenza: about 20 minutes
- Verona: about 1 hour
- Bologna: 1–1.5 hours
- Milan: about 2 hours
Trains between Venice and Rome also stop in Padova. Buy your ticket before boarding.
By car
- A4 Milan–Venice: exit Padova Est (or Padova Ovest, about 5 km away)
- A13 Bologna–Padova: exit Padova Sud
From the motorway, follow the signs for Fiera di Padova. Metered parking is available inside and next to the congress centre.
The historic centre is a limited traffic zone (ZTL). Do not drive into it unless your hotel has confirmed access.
Getting around Padova
The congress centre, the railway station and the historic centre are close together, so most of your trips can be made on foot or by public transport.
On foot
The congress centre is about 900 metres from the railway station, a walk of about 13 minutes.
Bus and tram
Bus lines 7 and 25 run from the station (Ferrovia stop) to the Tommaseo/Fiera stop, and lines 3 and 10 also serve this stop. The SIR 1 tram links the station to the historic centre and Prato della Valle.
Urban tickets are valid on buses and trams. Tap a contactless bank card on trams and marked buses, or buy tickets at tobacconists, newsstands and the machines at some tram stops.
Taxi and shared mobility
Taxis run 24/7: +39 049 651 333 or taxipadova.it.
Shared bikes and scooters are also available through local mobility apps.
Practical information
Useful details for planning your stay. Information on hotels will be added here as soon as it is available.
Weather in August
Expect warm, humid days. In August the average daily high is about 30 °C and the low about 19 °C, with occasional thunderstorms. Bring light clothing and a light layer for air-conditioned rooms.
Money and power
The currency is the euro (EUR), and cards are widely accepted. Italy uses 230 V, with type C, F and L sockets.
Entry to Italy
Italy is part of the Schengen Area. Check whether you need a visa on the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, and allow plenty of time before you travel.
Emergency number: 112. Questions about your trip? Write to the congress organisers at events@renbelgroup.it.
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