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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lugano to Padua
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $54.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Lugano to Padua:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Padua costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $172 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Padua costing on average $209 (€170).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Flight takes on average 7h 32m.
Tickets start at around $54 (€44) compared to roughly $145 (€117) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $91 (€73). The journey takes 3h 49m versus 3h 17m 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.
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How to get from Lugano to Padua by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lugano to Padua is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:20 AM5h45Lugano2:05 PMPadua$361One-way0 transfers
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- 8:20 AM5h45Lugano2:05 PMPadua$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:20 AM5h45Lugano2:05 PMPadua$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:20 AM5h45Lugano3:05 PMPadua$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Padua:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Padua costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $172 (€139) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Padua costing on average $209 (€170).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Flight takes on average 7h 32m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugano and Padua as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) and arrive in Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica).
- Trains mostly depart from Lugano FLP and arrive in Padova.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Padua by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Trenitalia, Frecciarossa, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Padua by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
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