How to get from Verona to Lake Garda by train?


How to get from Verona to Lake Garda by train? From Verona you can reach Lake Garda by train, with frequent daily connections offered by Trenitalia, Trenord and Italo train. Trains depart from Verona Porta Nuova station and arrive to Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano del Garda / Sirmione stations, on the south coast.


How long does it take from Verona to Lake Garda by train?

The fastest trains from Verona to Desenzano del Garda/Sirmione take around 19 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 35 kilometres. On weekdays, the first train leaving Verona is scheduled to depart at around 05:45. The last departure is usually at around 22:49.


How much is a transfer from Verona to Lake Garda?

There are two ways to get from Verona Airport to Lake Garda; taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi will take just 35 minutes to reach Garda and will cost around €75. On the other hand, taking the public buses will take closer to 2 hours, as there is no direct connection, and this trip will cost €8 per person.


What trains go to Lake Garda?

You can choose between 3 different types of train, all running on the same axis:
  • Local trains (or “regional trains”) operated by Trenitalia, the Italian public train company;
  • High-speed trains, also operated by Trenitalia, called Frecce;
  • Italo Trains, high-speed trains operated by a private company named Italo.


Where is the bus station in Verona?

The bus terminus is in the square in front of Verona Porta Nuova railway station. For timetables and routes, check out the Azienda Trasporti Verona (ATV) Web site.


Can you get to Sirmione by train?

There is no train station in Sirmione, however the city is located along the Milan-Venice railway line: the nearest railway stations to Sirmione are those in Desenzano del Garda and Peschiera del Garda, served by regional, intercity and high-speed trains, with stops about every hour or even more frequently.


How long is the transfer from Verona to Lake Garda?

The distance from Verona Airport to Garda is 38 km. Taking a Verona Airport taxi or a private transfer will take around 35 minutes to get there, while the public buses will take closer to 2 hours to reach Lake Garda.


Is it easy to get around Lake Garda without a car?

Train travel can be a very enjoyable and relaxing way to getting around and there are good links to the bottom part of the lake. Due to the mountains the main lines run East / West, which means such places as Milan, Verona and Venice are all within easy reach without a car.


How much does a taxi cost from Verona to Lake Garda?

There are two ways to get from Verona Airport to Lake Garda; taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi will take just 35 minutes to reach Garda and will cost around €75.


Can you do a day trip from Verona to Lake Garda?

Train. Train travel is very economical and efficient in Italy (as long as there isn't a strike!). Italo and Trenitalia are the two major train companies that operate a route from Verona to Lake Garda with around 44 trains running daily between the destinations and taking between 35 – 45 mins.


Which train station is best for Lake Garda?

By train. The closest railway stations to Lake Garda are Desenzano and Peschiera del Garda to reach the southern part, Rovereto for the northern part.


Is there a bus from Verona to Lake Garda?

A bus ride from Verona to southern towns on lake Garda cost 3-6 euros per person one way (prices in 2023). The buses in Verona to Lake Garda usually start from Piazza Bra or Verona Porta Nuova train station. Bear in mind that often, the earliest buses start directly from Verona Porta Nuova train station.


How long does it take to go around Lake Garda?

Driving distance around Lake Garda Touring the whole of Lake Garda by car is around 90 miles (140km). If you didn't stop it would take about 3 hours, however, this is traffic dependent, and I'm sure you'll want to stop for a gelato.


What towns on Lake Garda have a train station?

If you are travelling by train, the stations on the southern shore of Lake Garda are Desenzano and Peschiera del Garda. The nearest station to the northern area of the lake is Rovereto.


What is the prettiest place on Lake Garda?

One of the most beautiful, most famous, and most visited towns of Lake Garda is certainly Limone del Garda, on the Brescian coast, 35km from the town of Salò and 9.5km from Riva del Garda, built along the 45 bis Western Gardesana Highway.


Is Lake Garda walkable?

With its undulating territory and many areas of outstanding natural beauty, Lake Garda is an extraordinary destination for anyone who enjoys trekking, excursions and walks, whether short or long, in the mountains, hills or on the plains.