There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Garda by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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
best- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
4h 18m€43–117Bus, line 163 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Gardabus 163 / ...
4h 57m€10–16Drive 196 km
- Drive from Lugano to Gardacar 196 km
2h 39m€36–51Train via Milan
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Re6
5h 1m€15–19Bus, line 163 bus via Lugano
- Take the bus from Lugano to Veronabus FlixBus 024
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Gardabus 163 / ...
6h 25m€23–35
Lugano to Garda by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Garda is to bus and line 163 bus which costs €10 - €16 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Garda is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Garda. However, there are services departing from Lugano Stazione and arriving at Garda via Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Garda. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Peschiera Del Garda via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Lugano and Garda is 217 km. The road distance is 196 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Garda without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Lugano to Garda, including transfers.
Lugano to Garda bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Lugano Stazione station.
Lugano to Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Garda is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 163 bus, which costs €10 - €16 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Garda, Veneto, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Garda via Milano Centrale, Peschiera Del Garda, and Peschiera - bivio stazione in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Stazione to Garda via Verona Porta Nuova Station in around 4h 57m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Garda bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Lugano to Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Garda is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Lugano to Garda.
There are 7750+ hotels available in Garda.



