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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Garda is to bus and line 163 bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to Garda is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Garda?

No, there is no direct bus from Florence station to Garda. However, there are services departing from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and arriving at Garda via Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Florence and Garda?

No, there is no direct train from Florence to Garda. However, there are services departing from Firenze Santa Maria Novella and arriving at Peschiera via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Florence to Garda?

The distance between Florence and Garda is 246 km. The road distance is 249.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to Garda without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €29 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Florence to Garda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Garda bus from?

Florence to Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Florence to Garda train from?

Florence to Garda train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.

Train or bus from Florence to Garda?

The best way to get from Florence to Garda is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €29 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 163 bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Florence to Garda bus arrive?

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

Where does the Florence to Garda train arrive?

Florence to Garda train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Peschiera station.

Can I drive from Florence to Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Garda is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Florence to Garda.

Where can I stay near Garda?

There are 7240+ hotels available in Garda.

Florence to Garda - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 163 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Peschieratrain 8956 / ...
3h 33m
€29–47
Bus, line 163 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Veronabus N1385 / ...
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Gardabus 163 / ...
5h 45m
€24–36
Drive 249.7 km
1. Drive from Florence to Gardacar 249.7 km
2h 26m
€41–59
Train, line 163 bus
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Gardabus 163 / ...
3h 48m
€32–53

Florence to Garda by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 245.6 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

ItaloTreno operates a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Peschiera every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Garda via Verona and Verona Porta Nuova Station in around 5h 45m.

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