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Getting there

Getting to Montecchio Maggiore, and getting around

Montecchio Maggiore sits beside the A4 motorway between Verona and Venice, 13 km from Vicenza. Here is how to get there by plane, train, bus and car, and how to get around the Veneto.

By air

Verona Villafranca airport is the closest, about 45 minutes away by car. Venice Marco Polo has more international flights and is about an hour and a quarter away. Treviso is used by some budget airlines.

Getting to Montecchio Maggiore
FromHowTime
Verona airportCar, or bus to Verona station and trainAbout 45 minutes by car
Venice airportCar, or bus to Mestre and train to VicenzaAbout 1¼ hours by car
VicenzaBus, taxi or carAbout 20–30 minutes
VeniceTrain to Vicenza, then bus or taxiAbout 1½ hours
MilanTrain to Vicenza, then bus or taxiAbout 2½ hours

By train

Montecchio Maggiore has no station of its own. Vicenza, on the Milan–Venice line, has fast and regional trains, and Altavilla-Tavernelle, about 5 km from the town, has regional trains. From either, continue by bus or taxi. Check timetables on the Trenitalia and Italo websites or apps.

By bus

Local buses link Montecchio Maggiore with Vicenza and the surrounding towns. Services are less frequent in the evening and on Sundays.

By car

The A4 motorway between Milan, Verona and Venice has an exit for Montecchio Maggiore. A car makes it easy to reach the castles, the villas and the hills. Pay motorway tolls at the booths, and avoid driving into the ZTL zones of historic centres.

Getting around

  • On foot: the town centre is walkable, and the castles are a 20 to 30-minute climb.
  • Trains: from Vicenza to Verona, Padua and Venice, quick and inexpensive.
  • Buses: to Vicenza and nearby towns.
  • Taxis: book ahead, as there are few in the town.
  • Car: the easiest way to explore the villas, wine country and Lake Garda.

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Getting there FAQ

Does Montecchio Maggiore have a train station?

No. The nearest stations are Altavilla-Tavernelle, about 5 km away, with regional trains on the Milan–Venice line, and Vicenza, about 13 km away, with fast trains. Buses and taxis link them with the town.

Which airport is closest?

Verona Villafranca is about 55 km away, about 45 minutes by car. Venice Marco Polo is about 90 km away, and Treviso about 85 km. Milan’s airports are about two and a half hours away.

How do I get from Venice to Montecchio Maggiore?

Take a train from Venice Santa Lucia or Mestre to Vicenza, about 45 minutes to an hour and a quarter, then a bus or taxi. By car, take the A4 motorway west to the Montecchio Maggiore exit, about an hour.

Do I need to validate train tickets?

Paper regional tickets without a set time must be validated in the machines before you board. Digital tickets bought online or in the app are usually already valid for a set train or time.