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 Luganobus FlixBus 401
5h 50mCHF 25–40Drive 284 km
- Drive from Padova to Luganocar 284 km
3h 17mCHF 48–69Train via Milan
- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
3h 51mCHF 55–136Train via Milan #2
- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain 8970 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
3h 54mCHF 30–48
Padova to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padova to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Padova to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Padua and arriving at Lugano. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Padova and arriving at Lugano. Services depart once 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 once 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 25 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Padova to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 60–110 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Padua to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 25–40 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Padova to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 75–110
- 2nd Class
- CHF 60–85
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Padua to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Padova to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano 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 17m to drive from Padova to Lugano.
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Book your Padova to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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