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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Padua
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Padua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. 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 $76, while a flight costs an average of $710.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$81 Average price | $710 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 48m Average total duration 10h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Padua
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Padua, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Padua:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Padua costing on average $81.
A bus is $634 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Padua costing on average $710.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Bus takes on average 10h 48m.
Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $185 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $105. The journey takes 5h 42m versus 5h 41m 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 Zurich to Padua
How to get from Zurich to Padua by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Padua is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM14h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:25 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$831One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM14h35Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)6:25 AMPadua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica)$831One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AZ71818:45 AM1h05Zurich Airport9:50 AMBologna Airport$6251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EuroCity 151+
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 355112:33 PM6h47Zurich HB7:20 PMPadova$1321One-way2 transfers - EuroCity 11+Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale Veloce 36136:33 AM6h47Zurich HB1:20 PMPadova$1321One-way2 transfers
- EuroCity 21+Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 35231:33 PM6h47Zurich HB8:20 PMPadova$1321One-way2 transfers
(Milan -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · (Prague -> Rome)8:50 PM34h40Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)7:30 AMPadova, Autostazione$1551One-way2 transfers
VY1227 · VY60929:40 AM4h45Zurich Airport2:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2461One-way1 transfer- VY1227 · VY60949:40 AM11h45Zurich Airport9:25 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2621One-way1 transfer
- VY1229 · VY60909:20 PM11h50Zurich Airport9:10 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport$2751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Padua:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Padua costing on average $81.
A bus is $634 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Padua costing on average $710.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Bus takes on average 10h 48m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Padua as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Padova.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica).
- Travel with Swiss, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways to go to Padua by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Padua by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Padua by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Swiss, Edelweiss Air, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, ITA.
- 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
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