There are 7 ways to get from Chamonix to Lago di Garda by bus, train, train (TGV, Trenitalia), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
5h 35m€33–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Peschiera del Gardabus 407 / ...
6h 50m€28–47Train
- Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annecytrain Ter
- Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
10h 19m€81–127Drive 400.9 km
- Drive from Chamonix to Riva del Gardacar 400.9 km
4h 40m€65–94Bus, fly, train
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Peschiera Del Gardatrain
6h 43m€85–348Bus, train via Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Take the bus from Chamonix to Milanbus
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain Re6
7h 1m€29–41Bus via Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
- Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Milan Bergamo - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Desenzano Via Masacciobus Autostradale 174
8h 5m€38–55
Chamonix to Lago di Garda by bus, subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Lago di Garda is to bus and train via Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) which costs €29 - €45 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Lago di Garda is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and arriving at Peschiera del Garda via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annecy, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.
The distance between Chamonix and Lago di Garda is 355 km. The road distance is 400.9 km.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Lago di Garda without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 35m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Chamonix to Lago di Garda, including transfers.
Chamonix to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) station.
Chamonix to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet station.
The best way to get from Chamonix to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Chamonix, France and Lago di Garda, Italy?
You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annecy, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Peschiera del Garda via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–220
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirm
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirm
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Venezia Mestre to Peschiera Del Garda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Milan Bergamo - Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Chamonix to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Chamonix to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annecy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Lago di Garda is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Chamonix to Lago di Garda.
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