There are 6 ways to get from Padua (Region) to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, 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 via Milan (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 24mCHF 51–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Padua to Milanbus FlixBus N405 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 21mCHF 18–40Drive 289.4 km
- Drive from Padua (Region) to Luganocar 289.4 km
3h 20mCHF 49–70Fly, train
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VCE - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 32mCHF 52–205Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Padova to Luganotrain Ec
4h 50mCHF 61–111Train via Ponte Fabbrica
- Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain 8970 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
5h 9mCHF 48–83
Padua (Region) to Lugano by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padua (Region) to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Padua (Region) to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Padua (Region) to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ponte Fabbrica and arriving at Lugano via Padua and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Padua (Region) to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Abano and arriving at Lugano via Padova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Padua (Region) and Lugano is 310 km. The road distance is 289.4 km.
The best way to get from Padua (Region) to Lugano without a car is to train via Milan which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Padua (Region) to Lugano, including transfers.
Padua (Region) to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Padua station.
Padua (Region) to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Padova station.
The best way to get from Padua (Region) to Lugano is to train via Milan which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Padua (Region), Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Abano to Lugano via Padova and Milano Centrale in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponte Fabbrica to Lugano via Autostazione Padova, Padua, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–230
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–340
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–340
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–150
- 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
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 65–95
- 2nd Class
- CHF 45–65
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
Train from Padova to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 75–110
- 2nd Class
- CHF 60–85
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Padova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Padua to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Padua to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–22
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Padua (Region) to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Padua (Region) to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padua (Region) to Lugano is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Padua (Region) to Lugano.
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