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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Padua
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, while a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$148 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price | $267 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Geneva to Padua:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Padua costing on average $148 (€120).
A bus is $96 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Padua costing on average $178 (€144).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Bus takes on average 9h 2m.
Tickets start at around $148 (€120) compared to roughly $267 (€216) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $119 (€96). The journey takes 6h 41m versus 5h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Padua
How to get from Geneva to Padua by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Padua is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM11h50Geneve, Place Dorcière7:25 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$781One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM11h50Geneve, Place Dorcière7:25 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$781One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U214399:55 AM1h15Geneva International Airport11:10 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport$4421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EuroCity 45+
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 172471:27 PM8h41Geneva station10:08 PMPadova$1531One-way2 transfers - EuroCity 45+
89951:27 PM7h05Geneva station8:32 PMPadova$1781One-way1 transfer - EuroCity 45+89971:27 PM8h05Geneva station9:32 PMPadova$1781One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:45 PM9h25Geneve, Place Dorcière6:10 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$921One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM12h10Geneve, Place Dorcière10:05 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$1221One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 PM12h05Geneve, Place Dorcière4:10 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$1241One-way1 transfer
AF1043 · AF11268:40 PM11h50Geneva International Airport8:30 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2621One-way1 transfer
VY6203 · VY64043:15 PM6h30Geneva International Airport9:45 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2841One-way1 transfer- VY6201 · VY64069:35 AM7h00Geneva International Airport4:35 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$3021One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Padua:
A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Padua costing on average $148 (€120).
A bus is $96 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Padua costing on average $178 (€144).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Bus takes on average 9h 2m.
- Around 68 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Padua as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Padova.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Padua by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Padua by train.
- Travel with easyJet, Vueling to go to Padua by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
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