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How to get fromLago di Garda to Swiss Alpsby train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Lago di Garda to Swiss Alps by train (Trenitalia), car, or train

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  1. Train via Milan

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    1. Take the train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    5h 49m
    CHF 48–174

  2. Drive 310 km

    1. Drive from Riva del Garda to Swiss Alpscar car 310 km
    4h 9m
    CHF 51–74

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Peschiera Del Garda to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train Ir46 / ...
    5h 51m
    CHF 56–165

  4. Train via Locarno

    1. Take the train from Desenzano to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    3. Take the train from Locarno to Airolotrain train
    6h 59m
    CHF 79–240

Lago di Garda to Swiss Alps by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Lago di Garda, Italy and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Gotthard Passhöhe via Milano Centrale, Bellinzona, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 5h 49m.

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