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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Padua
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. 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 train costs an average of $17, while a flight costs an average of $536.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price | $536 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Padua
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Padua, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Padua:
A train is $41 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Padua costing on average $57 (€48).
A train is $520 (€436) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Padua costing on average $536 (€449).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 3m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $144 (€121) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $128 (€107). The journey takes 6h 33m versus 5h 11m 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 Salzburg to Padua
How to get from Salzburg to Padua by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Padua is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:20 AM7h15Salzburg, P+R Süd11:35 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:20 AM7h15Salzburg, P+R Süd11:35 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH1267 · LH3246:30 AM3h30Salzburg Airport10:00 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport$3781One-way1 transfer
Other options
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RJ 87+
Regionale Veloce 352312:56 PM7h24Salzburg Hbf8:20 PMPadova$971One-way2 transfers
RJX13470+
RJ 87+
Regionale Veloce 350112:56 PM8h26Salzburg Hbf9:22 PMPadova$971One-way2 transfers
RJX13470+
RJ 87+
Regionale 1724712:56 PM9h12Salzburg Hbf10:08 PMPadova$971One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM9h55Salzburg, P+R Süd1:45 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM7h35Salzburg, P+R Süd8:35 PMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$741One-way1 transfer
LH1265 · LH3327:00 PM4h00Salzburg Airport11:00 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2861One-way1 transfer
LH1261 · LH33011:00 AM7h35Salzburg Airport6:35 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2861One-way1 transfer
LH1263 · LH3302:45 PM3h50Salzburg Airport6:35 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$3291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Padua:
A train is $41 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Padua costing on average $57 (€48).
A train is $520 (€436) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Padua costing on average $536 (€449).
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 3m.
Bus takes on average 8h 13m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Padua as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Padova.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Padua by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, British Airways to go to Padua by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Padua by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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