There are 5 ways to get from Garda to Lake Maggiore by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
4h 55m€60–213Train via Locarno
cheapest- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Re6
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
5h 29m€17–22Bus
- Take the bus from Garda to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus 164 / ...
- Take the bus from Verona to Milanbus
- Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Imbarcaderobus 35
6h 40m€35–53Drive 231.2 km
- Drive from Garda to Stresacar 231.2 km
2h 24m€37–53Train via Laveno Mombello Lago
- Take the train from Peschiera to Milano Centraletrain 8974 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain Re1 / ...
5h 9m€23–47
Garda to Lake Maggiore by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Garda to Lake Maggiore is to train via Locarno which costs €17 - €22 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Garda to Lake Maggiore is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Garda to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Garda and arriving at Stresa - Imbarcadero via Verona and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Garda to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Peschiera Del Garda and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Garda and Lake Maggiore is 253 km. The road distance is 231.2 km.
The best way to get from Garda to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €60 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Garda to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.
Garda to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by Azienda Trasporti Verona Srl, depart from Garda station.
Garda to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Peschiera Del Garda station.
The best way to get from Garda to Lake Maggiore is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Garda, Veneto, Italy and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
You can take a bus from Garda to Locarno via Peschiera - Bivio Stazione, Peschiera Del Garda, and Milano Centrale in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garda to Stresa - Imbarcadero via Verona Porta Nuova Station, Verona, Milan, and Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 in around 6h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €55–80
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Peschiera to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Bovisa Politecnico to Laveno Mombello Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 045 805 7922
- [email protected]
- Website
- atv.verona.it
Bus from Garda to Verona Porta Nuova Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- atv.verona.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Verona to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0322 863117
- [email protected]
- Website
- safduemila.com
Bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 to Stresa - Imbarcadero
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.safduemila.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Garda to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by Azienda Trasporti Verona Srl, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova Station.
Garda to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Garda to Lake Maggiore is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Garda to Lake Maggiore.
There are 6114+ hotels available in Lake Maggiore.