What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Garda?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Garda is to fly and train which costs €55 - €250 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Garda?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Garda is to fly which takes 6h 57m and costs €75 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Garda?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Garda. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Peschiera Del Garda via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

How far is it from Madrid to Garda?

The distance between Madrid and Garda is 1340 km. The road distance is 1617.8 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Garda without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Garda without a car is to train which takes 17h 55m and costs €200 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Garda?

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Madrid to Garda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Garda train from?

Madrid to Garda train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train or fly from Madrid to Garda?

The best way to get from Madrid to Garda is to train which takes 17h 55m and costs €200 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €75 - €300 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Madrid to Garda train arrive?

Madrid to Garda train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Garda is 1618 km. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Madrid to Garda.

Where can I stay near Garda?

There are 8128+ hotels available in Garda.

Madrid to Garda - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Madrid to Garda by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Trenitalia), or car

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Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MAD - BGY
2. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Brescia Solferino Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Brescia to Peschiera Del Gardatrain
8h 6m
€65–333
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MAD - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain
8h 38m
€47–252
Train
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
17h 55m
€209–505
Bus, train via Milan
1. Take the bus from Madrid to Milanbus FlixBus N1138
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
26h 52m
€154–298
Drive 1,617.8 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Gardacar 1,617.8 km
17h 34m
€260–375
Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane MAD - VRN
6h 57m
€76–298
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane MAD - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Peschiera Del Gardatrain
8h 16m
€56–248
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MAD - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain
7h 58m
€92–300
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MAD - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Peschieratrain
8h 39m
€75–221
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane MAD - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
9h 23m
€95–229
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane MAD - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Peschiera Del Gardatrain
9h 39m
€84–319
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Padovabus
2. Take the train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
30h 41m
€138–226

Madrid to Garda by train, foot, and bus

18Weekly Services

17h 55mAverage Duration

€209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,340.1 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Garda, Veneto, Italy?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Garda via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Milano Centrale, Peschiera Del Garda, and Peschiera - bivio stazione in around 17h 55m. Alternatively, Ryanair flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) 4 times a week.

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