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Museo del Castello Scaligero
Museum spaces within the Scaligero Castle complex in nearby Malcesine, featuring local history and heritage with strong Lake Garda relevance.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
51
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padua to Garda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Garda will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 51 trains that leave Padua for Garda on Mon, Jul 13, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 93 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
On Mon, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 5 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.
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale 16684
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale Veloce 3844
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale 3842
Regionale 3524 · Regionale 16722
Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale 16690
8978
8974
8986
8992
FRECCIAROSSA 9724+
Regionale 16610Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Garda:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Padua to Garda costing on average $33 (€28).
Other travel options to Garda take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 10m.
The journey is about 10m faster (1h 10m by train vs 1h 20m by car) and roughly $21 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $33 (€27)). 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 Regionale.
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 Padua to Garda trains for tomorrow, Monday, July 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ GARDA LINK GL003 | 6:07 AM Padova | 1h39 | 7:46 AM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ Regionale 16604 | 6:07 AM Padova | 1h14 | 7:21 AM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16741 · Regionale Veloce 3478 · GARDA LINK GL005 | 6:21 AM Vigodarzere station | 2h35 | 8:56 AM Lazise | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3478 · Regionale Veloce 3462 | 6:40 AM Padova | 1h25 | 8:05 AM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ Regionale Veloce 3462 | 6:46 AM Padova | 1h19 | 8:05 AM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16434 · Regionale Veloce 3452 · GARDA LINK GL009 | 7:07 AM Vigodarzere station | 2h44 | 9:51 AM Lazise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9706+ Regionale 16674 | 7:16 AM Padova | 1h05 | 8:21 AM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16505+ FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ GARDA LINK GL009 | 7:33 AM Vigodarzere station | 2h18 | 9:51 AM Lazise | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3452 · GARDA LINK GL009 | 7:40 AM Padova | 2h11 | 9:51 AM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3452 · Regionale 16638 | 7:40 AM Padova | 1h24 | 9:04 AM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ Regionale 16638 | 7:46 AM Padova | 1h18 | 9:04 AM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ GARDA LINK GL009 | 8:16 AM Padova | 1h35 | 9:51 AM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
8974 | On time 8:26 AM Padova | 0h58 | 9:24 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale 16684 | 9:40 AM Padova | 1h41 | 11:21 AM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale Veloce 3758 | 10:40 AM Padova | 1h25 | 12:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9724+ Regionale 16610 | 11:16 AM Padova | 1h05 | 12:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
8978 | On time 11:26 AM Padova | 0h58 | 12:24 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3488 · Regionale 16694 | 11:40 AM Padova | 1h41 | 1:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Regionale 16694 | 12:16 PM Padova | 1h05 | 1:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale 3842 | 12:40 PM Padova | 1h25 | 2:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9732+ Regionale 16612 | 1:16 PM Padova | 1h05 | 2:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale 16702 | 1:40 PM Padova | 1h41 | 3:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16450 · Regionale Veloce 3496 · GARDA LINK GL021 | 2:07 PM Vigodarzere station | 2h49 | 4:56 PM Lazise | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Regionale 16702 | 2:16 PM Padova | 1h05 | 3:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16549+ FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ GARDA LINK GL021 | 2:37 PM Vigodarzere station | 2h19 | 4:56 PM Lazise | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale Veloce 3844 | 2:40 PM Padova | 1h25 | 4:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · GARDA LINK GL021 | 2:40 PM Padova | 2h16 | 4:56 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ GARDA LINK GL021 | 3:16 PM Padova | 1h40 | 4:56 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ Regionale 16708 | 3:16 PM Padova | 1h05 | 4:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
8986 | On time 3:26 PM Padova | 0h58 | 4:24 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale 16712 | 3:40 PM Padova | 1h41 | 5:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale 16712 | 4:16 PM Padova | 1h05 | 5:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16523 · Regionale Veloce 3504 · GARDA LINK GL027 | 4:37 PM Vigodarzere station | 3h19 | 7:56 PM Lazise | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale Veloce 3846 | 4:40 PM Padova | 1h25 | 6:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748+ Regionale 16716 | 5:16 PM Padova | 1h05 | 6:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16525+ FRECCIAROSSA 9752+ GARDA LINK GL027 | 5:37 PM Vigodarzere station | 2h19 | 7:56 PM Lazise | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · GARDA LINK GL027 | 5:40 PM Padova | 2h16 | 7:56 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale 16720 | 5:40 PM Padova | 1h41 | 7:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9752+ Regionale 16720 | 6:16 PM Padova | 1h05 | 7:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9752+ GARDA LINK GL027 | 6:16 PM Padova | 1h40 | 7:56 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
8992 | On time 6:26 PM Padova | 0h58 | 7:24 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16531 · Regionale 3524 · GARDA LINK GL029 | 6:37 PM Vigodarzere station | 2h46 | 9:23 PM Lazise | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3506 · Regionale Veloce 3848 | 6:40 PM Padova | 1h25 | 8:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754+ Regionale Veloce 3848 | 6:46 PM Padova | 1h19 | 8:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3524 · Regionale 16722 | 6:50 PM Padova | 1h31 | 8:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17220 · GARDA LINK GL029 | 6:53 PM Padova | 2h30 | 9:23 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758+ Regionale 16722 | 7:16 PM Padova | 1h05 | 8:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale 16690 | 7:40 PM Padova | 1h41 | 9:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9762+ Regionale 16690 | 8:16 PM Padova | 1h05 | 9:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3574 · Regionale Veloce 3760 | 8:40 PM Padova | 1h30 | 10:10 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3518 · Regionale 16040 | 9:40 PM Padova | 1h25 | 11:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Padua to Garda run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 21:58. The fastest train covers the 57 miles (93 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 57 miles (93 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 5:32 AM |
Last train 9:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Garda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Garda trip today.
Museum spaces within the Scaligero Castle complex in nearby Malcesine, featuring local history and heritage with strong Lake Garda relevance.
Specialized museum in nearby Cisano dedicated to olive oil production, a key agricultural tradition around Lake Garda.
Wine museum near Bardolino presenting vineyard culture, tools, and production history tied to the eastern Lake Garda landscape.
The main lakeside promenade in Garda, ideal for scenic walks, people-watching, and classic waterfront views.
Historic center of Garda with narrow lanes, small squares, shops, and a lively lakeside atmosphere popular with visitors.
Picturesque peninsula south of Garda known for cypress-lined scenery, elegant historic atmosphere, and highly photogenic lake views.
Thick pasta served with a sauce of lake sardines, a classic Lake Garda dish that reflects the area’s fishing tradition.
Lightly cured beef, usually served sliced with beans or greens. It is traditional around the Trentino side of Lake Garda and widely enjoyed in Garda.
Grilled whitefish from the lake, valued for its delicate flavor and simple preparation with olive oil, herbs, and lemon.
Refined restaurant above Garda with lake views, known for creative Italian cuisine, tasting menus, and an elegant atmosphere.
Well-known traditional osteria in Garda, appreciated for regional dishes, local wines, and a cozy historic setting.
Established lakeside restaurant in Garda serving seafood, lake fish, and classic Italian dishes in a polished but relaxed setting.
Moderate overall. Coffee and casual meals are reasonable, but lakefront dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. Round up for taxis.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Padua to Garda by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Garda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Padua to Garda trains use the Padova to Lazise station pair. Use this guide to compare Padua and Garda train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Padova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Zairo, Trattoria Al Fungo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Padova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Padova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Padova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Padova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grand'Italia, NH Padova, Hotel Europa.
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