What is the cheapest way to get from Padova to Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Padova to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Padova to Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Padova to Lucerne is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Padova and Lucerne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Padua and arriving at Luzern. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Padova and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Padova to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Padova and arriving at Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Padova to Lucerne?

The distance between Padova and Lucerne is 461 km. The road distance is 448.5 km.

How do I travel from Padova to Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Padova to Lucerne without a car is to train via Milan which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 210.

How long does it take to get from Padova to Lucerne?

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Padova to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Padova to Lucerne bus from?

Padova to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Padua station.

Where do I catch the Padova to Lucerne train from?

Padova to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Padova station.

Train or bus from Padova to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Padova to Lucerne is to train via Milan which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Padova to Lucerne bus arrive?

Padova to Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.

Where does the Padova to Lucerne train arrive?

Padova to Lucerne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Padova to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Padova to Lucerne is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Padova to Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Padova to Lucerne?

Book your Padova to Lucerne train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Padova to Lucerne?

Book your Padova to Lucerne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lucerne?

There are 663+ hotels available in Lucerne.

Padova to Lucerne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Padova to Lucerne 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
1. Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5h 35m
CHF 84–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Padua to Luzernbus FlixBus N401
6h 55m
CHF 30–55
Drive 448.5 km
1. Drive from Padova to Lucernecar 448.5 km
4h 58m
CHF 74–106
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 2m
CHF 105–348
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Padova to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
5h 40m
CHF 94–158
Train via Lugano
1. Take the train from Padova to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain Ec
6h 29m
CHF 107–285
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 42m
CHF 113–297
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Padova to Milano P.Garibalditrain
2. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 10m
CHF 122–300
Fly Venice Marco Polo Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Basel (BSL)plane VCE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 2m
CHF 97–323
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Padova to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 34m
CHF 148–363

Padova to Lucerne by train (Trenitalia)

254Weekly Trains

5h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 460.5 km
Duration: 5h 35m

What companies run services between Padova, Italy and Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Padova to Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Padua to Luzern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–55 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

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