There are 4 ways to get from Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or ferry
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 Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Porttrain Ic
4h 18m€74–124Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Gardone Riviera to Salòferry 17 / ...
- Take the bus from Salo - Autostazione to Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferinobus
- Take the bus from Brescia - North Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus
9h 3m€32–83Bus
- Take the bus from Peschiera del Garda to Genoabus N456
7h 46m€38–69Drive 247.3 km
- Drive from Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligurecar 247.3 km
3h 38m€39–56
Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure is to ferry and bus which costs €30 - €85 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure. However, there are services departing from Gardone Riviera and arriving at Brignole Fs/Capolinea via Salò - Autostazione, Peschiera del Garda and Fanti D'italia/Principe Fs. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure. However, there are services departing from Desenzano Garda-Sirm and arriving at S.Margherita L.-Port via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Gardone Riviera and Santa Margherita Ligure is 299 km. The road distance is 247.3 km.
The best way to get from Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure, including transfers.
Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Peschiera del Garda station.
Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Desenzano Garda-Sirm station.
The best way to get from Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between Gardone Riviera, Italy and Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy?
You can take a vehicle from Gardone Riviera to S.Margherita L.-Port via Desenzano Garda-Sirm and Milano Centrale in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Peschiera del Garda to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to S.Margherita L.-Port
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Peschiera del Garda to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 035 289000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brescia.arriva.it
Bus from Salo - Autostazione to Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- brescia.arriva.it
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brescia - North Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- [email protected]
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Gardone Riviera to Salò
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Genoa station.
Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Gardone Riviera to Santa Margherita Ligure.
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