There are 5 ways to get from Garda to Lugano 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Luganotrain Ec
4h 15mCHF 42–93Train via Milan
cheapest- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Re6
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
4h 49mCHF 14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Garda to Verona Porta Nuova Stationbus 164 / ...
- Take the bus from Verona to Luganobus FlixBus 401 / ...
6h 50mCHF 20–32Drive 198 km
- Drive from Garda to Luganocar 198 km
2h 41mCHF 33–47Line 164 bus, train
- Take the bus from Garda to Peschiera - Bivio Stazionebus 164
- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
4h 23mCHF 44–153
Garda to Lugano by bus and train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Garda to Lugano is to train via Milan which costs SFr 14 - SFr 20 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Garda to Lugano is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct bus from Garda to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Garda and arriving at Lugano via Verona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Garda to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Peschiera Del Garda and arriving at Lugano via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Garda and Lugano is 214 km. The road distance is 198 km.
The best way to get from Garda to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 95.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Garda to Lugano, including transfers.
Garda to Lugano bus services, operated by Azienda Trasporti Verona Srl, depart from Garda station.
Garda to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Peschiera Del Garda station.
The best way to get from Garda to Lugano is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Garda, Veneto, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Peschiera Del Garda to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–90 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garda to Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova Station and Verona in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 60–90
- 2nd Class
- CHF 40–60
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–75
- 2nd Class
- CHF 30–45
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–35
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–11
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- 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
- CHF 3–5
- Schedules at
- atv.verona.it
Bus from Garda to Peschiera - Bivio Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–3
- Schedules at
- atv.verona.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Verona to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Garda to Lugano bus services, operated by Azienda Trasporti Verona Srl, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova Station.
Garda to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Garda to Lugano is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Garda to Lugano.
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