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Palazzo Bo and Anatomical Theatre
Historic university seat with the celebrated anatomical theatre, one of Padua’s most important scholarly sites and a highlight for history lovers.
Cheapest price
$127
Average price
$133
Fastest journey
7 h 58 m
Average duration
7 h 58 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Padua will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lausanne for Padua on Mon, Jun 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 424 km distance in an average of 7 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 58 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 7 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 263 miles (424 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$139 Average price | $189 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest | $277 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Padua:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Padua costing on average $139 (€112).
A bus is $93 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Padua costing on average $189 (€152).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 53m.
Bus takes on average 9h 4m.
The journey is about 26m faster (5h 53m by train vs 6h 19m by car) and roughly $137 (€110) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($139 (€112) vs $277 (€223)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Trenitalia.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lausanne to Padua trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:10 PM Lausanne | 7h58 | 8:08 PM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Lausanne | 7h58 | 9:08 PM Padua | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lausanne to Padua run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 (€68) but you can travel from only $60 (€48) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:28, the last at 16:46. The fastest train covers the 263 miles (424 km) distance in 6h 4m.
Distance 263 miles (424 km) |
Average train duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€68) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 4m |
First train 1:28 AM |
Last train 4:46 PM |
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