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Compare bus, train, and flight for Padua to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, while a flight costs an average of $178.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$108 Average price | $178 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Padua to Zurich:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Zurich costing on average $108 (€87).
A bus is $115 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Zurich costing on average $178 (€144).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
Tickets start at around $108 (€87) compared to roughly $192 (€155) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $84 (€68). The journey takes 6h 14m versus 5h 48m 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 Padua to Zurich
How to get from Padua to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Padua to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM12h40Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)9:20 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM12h40Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)9:20 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX16657:40 PM1h05Venice Marco Polo Airport8:45 PMZurich Airport$6261One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628+
EuroCity 15210:40 AM6h47Padova5:27 PMZurich HB$1361One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632+
EuroCity 2212:40 PM6h47Padova7:27 PMZurich HB$1361One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2624+
EuroCity 308:40 AM6h47Padova3:27 PMZurich HB$1361One-way2 transfers
VY6405 · VY624610:35 PM10h10Venice Marco Polo Airport8:45 AMZurich Airport$1681One-way1 transfer
VY6407 · VY62465:25 PM15h20Venice Marco Polo Airport8:45 AMZurich Airport$1951One-way1 transfer
EW839 · EW76410:30 AM4h50Bologna Airport3:20 PMZurich Airport$2161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Zurich:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Zurich costing on average $108 (€87).
A bus is $115 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Padua to Zurich costing on average $178 (€144).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Padua and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Padova and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Italo, Trenitalia EuroCity to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Zurich by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.
- 8 direct flights per day with Swiss, Helvetic Airways.
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