There are 5 ways to get from Padova to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Padova to Luganotrain Ec
3h 42mCHF 60–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Padua to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N456 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 15mCHF 25–42Drive 284 km
- Drive from Padova to Luganocar 284 km
3h 16mCHF 47–67Train via Milan
- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain 8970 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
3h 46mCHF 48–117Bus, train
- Take the bus from Padova bus station to Milano Monza Via Paolo Falcone e Giovanni Borsellinobus
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain Re80
6h 34mCHF 32–84
Padova to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padova to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Padova to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Padova to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Padua and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Padova and arriving at Lugano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Padova and Lugano is 301 km. The road distance is 284 km.
The best way to get from Padova to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110.
The train from Padova to Lugano takes 3h 42m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Padova to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Padua station.
Padova to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Padova station.
The best way to get from Padova to Lugano is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Padova to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 60–110 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padua to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Padova to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 75–110
- 2nd Class
- CHF 60–85
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Padua to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Padova bus station to Milano Monza Via Paolo Falcone e Giovanni Borsellino
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–15
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
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More Questions & Answers
Padova to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Padova to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Lugano is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Padova to Lugano.
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