Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Pavia travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pavia

With a population of 65,734, Pavia is a must-see destination in Lombardy, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pavia has to offer.

When to visit Pavia

Pavia in September
Estimated hotel price
£24
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pavia in September
Estimated hotel price
£24
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pavia

Plane

Although Pavia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 19 miles from Pavia. The shortest flight to Pavia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pavia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Pavia to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 09m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Pavia Motta S. Damiano is the busiest station in Pavia. Another popular train station is Pavia, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pavia is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 19 miles from Pavia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pavia, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Pavia takes 90 miles and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

Although Pavia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 19 miles from Pavia. The shortest flight to Pavia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pavia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Pavia to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 09m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Pavia Motta S. Damiano is the busiest station in Pavia. Another popular train station is Pavia, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pavia is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 19 miles from Pavia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pavia, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Pavia takes 90 miles and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Pavia

MILMilan All airports
GOAGenoa Cristoforo Colombo
PMFParma

Airlines serving Pavia

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (510 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Pavia

Most booked hotels in Pavia

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Hotel Aurora
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£78+
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Hotel Excelsior Pavia
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£66+
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Cascina Scova Resort
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£105+
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Hiring a car in Pavia

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Pavia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pavia, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Pavia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pavia, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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