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Orto Botanico di Padova
One of Italy’s oldest botanical gardens, with historic beds and modern glasshouses presenting medicinal plants, rare species and research heritage.
Cheapest price on 20 Oct
£102
Average ticket price on 20 Oct
£120
Fastest journey on 20 Oct
5 h 41 m
Average journey duration on 20 Oct
5 h 45 m
Trains on 20 Oct
37
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 £120 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £102.
On Tue 20 Oct, we found 37 trains from Zurich to Padua, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 335 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 59 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.
EuroCity 151+
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551
EuroCity 37+
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 17247
EuroCity 19+
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507
EuroCity 23+
Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521
EuroCity 15+
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503
EuroCity 31
FRECCIAROSSA 9737+
EuroCity 19
FRECCIAROSSA 9749+
EuroCity 21
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+
EuroCity 23
EuroCity 31+
8983Trains from Zurich to Padua run on average 34 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:03, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 335 km distance in 5h 14m.
Distance 335 km |
Average train duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 14m |
First train 1:03 |
Last train 20:50 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Padua trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 20 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 11+ 8993 | 6:33 Zurich HB | 12h59 | 19:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 11+ 8983 | 6:33 Zurich HB | 7h59 | 14:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 11+ 8981 | 6:33 Zurich HB | 6h59 | 13:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 7:33 Zurich HB | 6h11 | 13:44 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ 8993 | 7:33 Zurich HB | 11h59 | 19:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ 8981 | 7:33 Zurich HB | 5h59 | 13:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ 8983 | 7:33 Zurich HB | 6h59 | 14:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 31 | 8:33 Zurich HB | 5h41 | 14:14 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 31+ 8995 | 8:33 Zurich HB | 11h59 | 20:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 31+ 8983 | 8:33 Zurich HB | 5h59 | 14:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 31+ 8993 | 8:33 Zurich HB | 10h59 | 19:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ 8993 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 9h59 | 19:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ 8997 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 11h59 | 21:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ 8995 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 10h59 | 20:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 6h47 | 16:20 Padova | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 15+ FRECCIAROSSA 9731 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 6h11 | 15:44 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 33+ Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 6h47 | 17:20 Padova | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 19+ FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 5h41 | 17:14 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ 8995 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 8h59 | 20:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 6h47 | 18:20 Padova | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 19+ 8993 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 7h59 | 19:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ 8997 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 9h59 | 21:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ 8997 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 8h59 | 21:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ 8995 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 7h59 | 20:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ 8993 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 6h59 | 19:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ FRECCIAROSSA 9747 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 6h11 | 18:44 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3551 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 6h47 | 19:20 Padova | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 21+ 8997 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 7h59 | 21:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 5h41 | 19:14 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 6h47 | 20:20 Padova | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 21+ 8993 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 5h59 | 19:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ 8995 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 6h59 | 20:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 17247 | 14:33 Zurich HB | 7h35 | 22:08 Padova | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 14:33 Zurich HB | 8h18 | 22:51 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 23+ 8997 | 15:33 Zurich HB | 5h59 | 21:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 23+ FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 15:33 Zurich HB | 5h41 | 21:14 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 23+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3521 | 15:33 Zurich HB | 7h47 | 23:20 Padova | 2 changes | |
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Discover the best of Padua — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Padua trip today.
One of Italy’s oldest botanical gardens, with historic beds and modern glasshouses presenting medicinal plants, rare species and research heritage.
City museum complex covering archaeology, medieval and modern art, and applied arts, next to the Scrovegni Chapel and Giardini dell’Arena.
Museum on the history of medicine and the University of Padua, with interactive displays, instruments and stories of scientific discovery.
Lively main square bordered by arcades and historic buildings, busy with markets, strolling and views towards Palazzo della Ragione.
Busy market square south of Palazzo della Ragione, filled with daily city life and a useful stop for experiencing Padua beyond monuments.
Elegant central square known for cafés, arcades and evening atmosphere, facing the Palazzo del Bo and linked to the old university quarter.
Slow-cooked hen stewed with celery, carrot and onion, traditionally served with pevarada sauce. A classic Paduan festive dish with medieval roots.
Risotto made with peas, often from nearby Baone or Lumignano, prized in spring for its sweet local produce and creamy Veneto style.
Fresh bigoli pasta with duck ragù, a hearty Veneto staple popular in Padua for Sunday and festive meals.
Refined restaurant in central Padua serving elegant Italian dishes in a polished, contemporary setting.
Historic central osteria known for traditional Paduan cooking, seasonal dishes and a warm, classic dining room.
Casual bacaro-style stop inside the market area, good for cicchetti, local wine and quick tastes of regional products.
Moderate for northern Italy. Hotels and dining are a little cheaper than Venice, while local buses and everyday cafés stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is enough in cafés.
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The most popular day trips by train from Padua are Venice, Verona, Vicenza, Treviso and Bologna. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Padua on Omio.

Venice is a lagoon city known for its canals, Gothic palaces and the legacy of the Venetian Republic. Around St Mark’s Square and beyond, it feels theatrical yet intimate, with narrow calli, quiet campi and water at every turn.
There are 240 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 10m.

Verona is known for its Roman Arena and its association with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Its compact historic centre blends medieval streets, piazzas and river views with a calm, cultured feel.
There are 81 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 69 km distance in 40m.

Vicenza is known for Andrea Palladio’s architecture, which gives its centre a calm, elegant character. Arcaded streets, handsome piazzas and the Teatro Olimpico make it feel cultured and distinctly Venetian without the crowds of larger cities.
There are 54 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 11m.

Treviso is a compact Veneto city known for canals, medieval walls and elegant arcaded streets. Closely tied to Prosecco country, it also has a strong food identity shaped by radicchio and tiramisù.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:37, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 28m.

Bologna is known for its porticoes, medieval centre and one of Europe’s oldest universities. The city feels lively yet grounded, with red-brick streets, elegant piazzas and a food culture that shapes daily life.
There are 47 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:15, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 59m.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Padua by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Padua, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Padua trains use the Zürich HB to Padova station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Padua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Padova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Zairo, Trattoria Al Fungo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Padova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Padova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Padova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Padova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grand'Italia, NH Padova, Hotel Europa.
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