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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 147 miles (237 km)
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€49 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lugano to Padua by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lugano to Padua is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Lugano to Padua
Travel to Padua easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lugano to Padua.

You can get between Lugano and Padua 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Padua from Lugano is by taking a bus, which costs on average $21 (€19).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Lugano to Padua:
Taking a bus costs $12 (€11) less than taking a train, which costs on average $33 (€30) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Padua from Lugano is by train, which takes on average 3 h 44 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 40 min.
The Lugano to Padua distance is around 146 miles (236 km).
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Padua is:
- 6 buses a day.
- 9 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Lugano to Padua as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Padua:
- Trains mostly leave from Lugano FLP and tend to arrive in Padova.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lugano to Padua:
- You can take a bus from Lugano to Padua with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for $21 (€19) with FlixBus from Lugano to Padua.
- You can take a train from Lugano to Padua with Trenitalia or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). Cheap tickets can be found for $33 (€30) with Trenitalia from Lugano to Padua.
Yes, there are direct routes from Lugano to Padua with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Padua with FlixBus.
- You'll find 1 direct train a day to Padua with.
Direct services to Padua tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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