There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Lago di 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 Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
2h 48m€44–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano Stazione to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Peschiera - Piazza Bettelonibus Ln026
4h 15m€10–17Drive 213.8 km
- Drive from Lugano to Riva del Gardacar 213.8 km
3h 12m€38–54Train via Milan
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain Re6
3h 23m€12–15Bus via Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
- Take the bus from Lugano to Bergamobus FlixBus 024
- Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Desenzano Via Masacciobus Autostradale 174
5h 20m€29–46
Lugano to Lago di Garda by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Lago di Garda is to bus which costs €10 - €17 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Lugano Stazione and arriving at Peschiera - Piazza Betteloni via Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Lugano and Lago di Garda is 186 km. The road distance is 213.8 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Lago di Garda without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Lugano to Lago di Garda, including transfers.
Lugano to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €17 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Lago di Garda, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Milano Centrale in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano Stazione to Peschiera - Piazza Betteloni via Verona Porta Nuova Station in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirm
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- 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
- Phone
- 035 289000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brescia.arriva.it
Bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Peschiera - Piazza Betteloni
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Schedules at
- brescia.arriva.it
- 2nd Class
- €3–6
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lugano to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 02 3008 9000
- [email protected]
- Website
- autostradale.it
Bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Desenzano Via Masaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://autostradale.it/?lang=en-GB
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.
Lugano to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Lago di Garda is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Lugano to Lago di Garda.
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