There are 4 ways to get from Garda to Swiss Alps by train (Trenitalia), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Milan
best- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain Ec
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
7h 16mCHF 51–177Drive 293 km
cheapest- Drive from Garda to Swiss Alpscar 293 km
3h 37mCHF 50–71Train
- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Bellinzonatrain Ec
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain Ir46 / ...
7h 26mCHF 54–127Train, bus
- Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Como S.Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Biascatrain S10
- Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazionebus 120
8h 29mCHF 65–127
Garda to Swiss Alps by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Garda to Swiss Alps is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Garda to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct train from Garda to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Peschiera Del Garda and arriving at Airolo via Milano Centrale and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Garda and Swiss Alps is 318 km. The road distance is 293 km.
The best way to get from Garda to Swiss Alps without a car is to train via Milan which takes 7h 16m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Garda to Swiss Alps, including transfers.
Garda to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Peschiera Del Garda station.
Garda to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Garda to Swiss Alps is 293 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Garda to Swiss Alps.
There are 484+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.
What companies run services between Garda, Veneto, Italy and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Garda to Gotthard Passhöhe via Peschiera - Bivio Stazione, Peschiera Del Garda, Milano Centrale, Bellinzona, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 7h 16m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Biasca, Stazione to Airolo, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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