There are 4 ways to get from Lago di Garda to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia), 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 Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 42mCHF 77–124Drive 399.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Riva del Garda to Zurichcar 399.6 km
5h 12mCHF 66–95Train via Milan (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 43mCHF 66–132Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Milano Centraletrain Re6
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
- Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
5h 47mCHF 73–197
Lago di Garda to Switzerland by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lago di Garda to Switzerland is to drive which costs SFr 65 - SFr 95 and takes 5h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lago di Garda to Switzerland is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130.
No, there is no direct train from Lago di Garda to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Peschiera Del Garda and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Lago di Garda and Switzerland is 375 km. The road distance is 399.6 km.
The best way to get from Lago di Garda to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Lago di Garda to Switzerland, including transfers.
Lago di Garda to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Peschiera Del Garda station.
Lago di Garda to Switzerland train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lago di Garda to Switzerland is 400 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Lago di Garda to Switzerland.
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What companies run services between Lago di Garda, Italy and Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Peschiera Del Garda to Zuerich Hb twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 75–130 and the journey takes 4h 39m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Peschiera Del Garda to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–130
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 85–130
- 2nd Class
- CHF 75–100
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 70–100
- 2nd Class
- CHF 50–75
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–30
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–180
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
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