What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Garda?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Garda is to train via Milan which costs €17 - €22 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Garda?

The fastest way to get from Lake Maggiore to Garda is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Maggiore and Garda?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Maggiore to Garda. However, there are services departing from Stresa - Imbarcadero and arriving at Garda via Milan and Verona - Stazione FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Maggiore and Garda?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Maggiore to Garda. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Peschiera Del Garda via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Lake Maggiore to Garda?

The distance between Lake Maggiore and Garda is 252 km. The road distance is 231 km.

How do I travel from Lake Maggiore to Garda without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Garda without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €60 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Lake Maggiore to Garda?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Lake Maggiore to Garda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Maggiore to Garda bus from?

Lake Maggiore to Garda bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., depart from Stresa - Imbarcadero station.

Where do I catch the Lake Maggiore to Garda train from?

Lake Maggiore to Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Lake Maggiore to Garda?

The best way to get from Lake Maggiore to Garda is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs €60 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Lake Maggiore to Garda bus arrive?

Lake Maggiore to Garda bus services, operated by S.A.F. - SOCIETA' AUTOSERVIZI FONTANETO S.r.l., arrive at Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Lake Maggiore to Garda train arrive?

Lake Maggiore to Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lake Maggiore to Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Maggiore to Garda is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Lake Maggiore to Garda.

Where can I stay near Garda?

There are 8479+ hotels available in Garda.

Lake Maggiore to Garda - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Maggiore to Garda by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
4h 57m
€60–206
Train via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Re6
5h 40m
€17–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2bus 35
2. Take the bus from Milan to Veronabus
3. Take the bus from Verona - Stazione FS to Gardabus 164
6h 22m
€35–51
Drive 231 km
1. Drive from Stresa to Gardacar 231 km
2h 23m
€37–53
Train via Laveno Mombello Lago
1. Take the train from Laveno Mombello Lago to Milano Bovisa Politecnicotrain Re1 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschieratrain 8973 / ...
5h 19m
€24–47

Lake Maggiore to Garda by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 252.2 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Garda, Veneto, Italy?

You can take a train from Locarno to Garda via Milano Centrale, Peschiera Del Garda, and Peschiera - bivio stazione in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stresa - Imbarcadero to Garda via Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 2, Milan, Verona, and Verona - Stazione FS in around 6h 22m.

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