The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Padua
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$119
Fastest journey
6 h 47 m
Average duration
7 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Padua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Padua will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $80.
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich for Padua every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 335 km distance in an average of 7 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 335 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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$126 Average Price | $229 Average Price | $96 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Padua train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:33 am Zurich | 6h47 | 2:20 pm Padua | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:33 am Zurich | 6h47 | 3:20 pm Padua | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:33 am Zurich | 6h47 | 4:20 pm Padua | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:33 am Zurich | 6h47 | 5:20 pm Padua | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:33 pm Zurich | 7h47 | 9:20 pm Padua | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Padua
Distance 335 km |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 47m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 20:50 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Padua trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Padua from $52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich to Padua train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Zurich HB, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Padova, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Padua
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazzale Stazione.
- Ristorante Zairo
- Trattoria Al Fungo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Grand'Italia
- NH Padova
- Hotel Europa
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-11 for trains to Venice, Milan, Rome
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Hall 3: connections to tram and bus services
- Tram: Line SIR1
- Bus: Several lines available including 3, 6, 10, 11, 12, 18
- Taxi: Available outside the main entrance
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