What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Garda?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Garda is to bus and line 163 bus which costs €13 - €23 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Garda?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Garda is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Garda?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Garda. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Garda via Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Bologna to Garda?

The distance between Bologna and Garda is 154 km. The road distance is 164.7 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Garda without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Garda without a car is to train and line 164 bus which takes 2h 52m and costs €19 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Garda?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Bologna to Garda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Garda bus from?

Bologna to Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Bologna to Garda bus arrive?

Bologna to Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Garda is 165 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Bologna to Garda.

Where can I stay near Garda?

There are 8171+ hotels available in Garda.

Bologna to Garda - 4 ways to travel via train, line 164 bus, and line 163 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to Garda by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 164 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Peschieratrain 8956 / ...
2. Take the bus from Peschiera - bivio stazione to Gardabus 164
2h 52m
€19–40
Bus, line 163 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Veronabus 486 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Gardabus 163 / ...
4h 5m
€14–22
Train, line 163 bus
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Gardabus 163 / ...
3h 8m
€16–36
Drive 164.7 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Gardacar 164.7 km
1h 43m
€27–38

Bologna to Garda by train, foot, and bus

56Weekly Services

2h 52mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.4 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Garda, Veneto, Italy?

You can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Garda via Verona and Verona Porta Nuova Station in around 4h 5m.

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