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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 05 Sept
£104
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£121
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
5 h 41 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
5 h 45 m
Trains on 05 Sept
39
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 £121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £104.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 39 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 37+
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale Veloce 3501
EuroCity 21+
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3523
EuroCity 15+
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503
EuroCity 11+
Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale Veloce 3613
EuroCity 151+
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3547
EuroCity 301
EuroCity 19+
FRECCIAROSSA 9737
EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 9749
EuroCity 123+
FRECCIAROSSA 9757
EuroCity 123+
8997Omio 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 an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, while a flight costs an average of £137.
Distance: 335 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£81 Average Price | £137 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £140 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Padua:
A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Padua costing on average £81.
A coach is £77 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Padua costing on average £137.
Other travel options to Padua take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 30m.
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Tickets start at around £81 compared to roughly £140 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £59. The journey takes 6h 18m versus 5h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Trenitalia.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Padua trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9709+ EuroCity 11 | 6:33 Zurich HB | 6h11 | 12:44 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 11+ 8983 | 6:33 Zurich HB | 7h59 | 14:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 11+ Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale Veloce 3613 | 6:33 Zurich HB | 6h47 | 13:20 Padova | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 11+ 8981 | 6:33 Zurich HB | 6h59 | 13:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ 8983 | 7:33 Zurich HB | 6h59 | 14:32 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9723+ EuroCity 13 | 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 301 | 8:33 Zurich HB | 5h41 | 14:14 Padova | 0 changesdirect | |
EuroCity 301+ 8993 | 8:33 Zurich HB | 10h59 | 19:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 301+ 8995 | 8:33 Zurich HB | 11h59 | 20:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 301+ 8983 | 8:33 Zurich HB | 5h59 | 14:32 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9731+ EuroCity 15 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 6h11 | 15:44 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3503 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 6h47 | 16:20 Padova | 2 changes | |
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+ 8993 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 9h59 | 19:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 153+ Regionale Veloce 3988 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 9h18 | 19:51 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 153+ Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale Veloce 3505 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 6h47 | 17:20 Padova | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 19+ 8995 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 8h59 | 20:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ 8993 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 7h59 | 19:32 Padova | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9737+ EuroCity 19 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 5h41 | 17:14 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ 8997 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 9h59 | 21:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3507 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 6h47 | 18:20 Padova | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 151+ 8997 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 8h59 | 21:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale Veloce 3547 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 6h47 | 19:20 Padova | 2 changes | |
EuroCity 151+ 8993 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 6h59 | 19:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ 8995 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 7h59 | 20:32 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 | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749+ EuroCity 21 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 5h41 | 19:14 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ 8997 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 7h59 | 21:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ 8995 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 6h59 | 20:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale Veloce 3992 | 14:33 Zurich HB | 8h18 | 22:51 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale Veloce 3501 | 14:33 Zurich HB | 6h49 | 21:22 Padova | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9757+ EuroCity 123 | 15:33 Zurich HB | 5h41 | 21:14 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 123+ 8997 | 15:33 Zurich HB | 5h59 | 21:32 Padova | 1 change | |
EuroCity 123+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3549 | 15:33 Zurich HB | 7h47 | 23:20 Padova | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Zurich to Padua run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
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 41m.
Distance 335 km |
Average train duration 6h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 41m |
First train 1:03 |
Last train 20:50 |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
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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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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