What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Lago di Garda?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Lago di Garda is to fly and train which costs €60 - €250 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Lago di Garda?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Lago di Garda is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs €70 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Lago di Garda?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Desenzano del Garda via Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 1m.

How far is it from Athens to Lago di Garda?

The distance between Athens and Lago di Garda is 1428 km. The road distance is 1943.7 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Lago di Garda without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Lago di Garda without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train which takes 22h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Lago di Garda?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Athens to Lago di Garda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Lago di Garda bus from?

Athens to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Lago di Garda?

The best way to get from Athens to Lago di Garda is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs €70 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 33h 1m.

Where does the Athens to Lago di Garda bus arrive?

Athens to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Tirana station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Lago di Garda?

Lago di Garda is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 8:08 PM in Athens and 7:08 PM in Lago di Garda.

Can I drive from Athens to Lago di Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Lago di Garda is 1944 km. It takes approximately 20h 43m to drive from Athens to Lago di Garda.

Where can I stay near Lago di Garda?

There are 6245+ hotels available in Lago di Garda.

Athens to Lago di Garda - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 12 ways to get from Athens to Lago di Garda by plane, bus, busferry, train, car ferry, ferry, or car

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Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane ATH - VRN
7h 30m
€72–331
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ATH - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Peschiera Del Gardatrain
7h 13m
€55–281
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
22h 16m
Bus, car ferry, line 2 ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Patrasbus
2. Take the carferry from Port of Patras to Port of Venicecarferry
3. Take the ferry from Tronchetto "B" to Ferrovia "B"ferry 2 / ...
4. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
41h 53m
€240–398
Drive 1,943.7 km
1. Drive from Athens to Riva del Gardacar 1,943.7 km
20h 43m
€364–526
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ATH - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
6h 49m
€72–252
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane ATH - BGY
2. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Brescia Solferino Bus Stationbus
7h 8m
€60–259
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane ATH - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
8h 46m
€126–299
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ATH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
8h 2m
€63–241
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to Larissatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Larisa to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Ferraris-Circumvesuvianabus
5. Take the train from Napoli to Peschieratrain
25h 38m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Desenzano del Gardabus
33h 1m
Bus via Tirana
1. Take the bus from Athens to Tiranabus
2. Take the bus from Tirana to Desenzano Garda-Sirmbus
36h 20m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) flights

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Distance: 1,428 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Lago di Garda, Italy?

Ulendo Airlink, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Desenzano del Garda via Tirana in around 33h 1m.

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