There are 4 ways to get from Como to Lago di Garda by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
2h 12m€30–49Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Como to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Peschiera - Piazza Bettelonibus Ln026
3h 45m€9–15Drive 182.9 km
- Drive from Como to Riva del Gardacar 182.9 km
2h 46m€30–43Train via Milan
- Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Re80 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain Re6
2h 49m€10–13
Como to Lago di Garda by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Como to Lago di Garda is to bus which costs €9 - €15 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Como to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Como to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Como and arriving at Peschiera - Piazza Betteloni via Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Como to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Como S. Giovanni and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Como and Lago di Garda is 157 km. The road distance is 182.9 km.
The best way to get from Como to Lago di Garda without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Como to Lago di Garda, including transfers.
Como to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Como station.
Como to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Como S. Giovanni station.
The best way to get from Como to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €15 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Como, Italy and Lago di Garda, Italy?
You can take a train from Como S. Giovanni to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Milano Centrale in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Como to Peschiera - Piazza Betteloni via Verona Porta Nuova Station in around 3h 45m.
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Como to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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Como to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Como to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Como to Lago di Garda is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Como to Lago di Garda.
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