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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lago di Garda is to fly and bus which costs €70 - €260 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lago di Garda is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs €80 - €330.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Lago di Garda station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Brescia - North Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Lago di Garda?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lago di Garda?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lago di Garda is 1592 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lago di Garda without a car is to train which takes 17h 12m and costs €420 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Lago di Garda, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lago di Garda train from?

Edinburgh to Lago di Garda train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Lago di Garda?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 17h 12m and costs €420 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €160 - €300 and takes 34h 51m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €330 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lago di Garda bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

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

Lago di Garda is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 8:16 PM in Edinburgh and 9:16 PM in Lago di Garda.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lago di Garda train arrive?

Edinburgh to Lago di Garda train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Lago di Garda?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Lago di Garda?

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Where can I stay near Lago di Garda?

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

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There are 12 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lago di Garda by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane EDI - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
6h 58m
€93–252
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane EDI - BGY
2. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Brescia Solferino Bus Stationbus
7h
€72–251
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
17h 12m
€422–667
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brescia - North Bus Stationbus
34h 51m
€169–292
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
5. Take the nighttrain from Stuttgart Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovanighttrain Nj
26h 15m
€423–825
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane EDI - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Peschiera Del Gardatrain
7h 23m
€82–273
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane EDI - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
7h 1m
€84–265
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane EDI - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
7h 49m
€80–194
Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane EDI - VRN
6h 7m
€84–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from München Hackerbrücke to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus
36h 31m
€213–330
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Riva del Gardacar
21h 39m
€445–591
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Riva del Gardacar
22h 40m
€340–548

Edinburgh to Lago di Garda by train

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Distance: 1,592.1 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lago di Garda, Italy?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 17h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Brescia - North Bus Station, and Brescia in around 34h 51m.

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