What is the cheapest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda?

The cheapest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda is to bus and train which costs €30 - €35 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda?

The fastest way to get from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Sankt Gallen and Lago di Garda?

No, there is no direct bus from Sankt Gallen station to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen train station and arriving at Peschiera - Piazza Betteloni via Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Sankt Gallen and Lago di Garda?

No, there is no direct train from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Arth-Goldau, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda?

The distance between Sankt Gallen and Lago di Garda is 416 km. The road distance is 364.8 km.

How do I travel from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda without a car?

The best way to get from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €85 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda bus from?

Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from St. Gallen train station.

Where do I catch the Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda train from?

Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from St. Gallen station.

Train or bus from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda?

The best way to get from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda bus arrive?

Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Verona station.

Where does the Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda train arrive?

Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda is 365 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda.

How do I get a train ticket from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda?

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Where can I stay near Lago di Garda?

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Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Arth-Goldautrain Vae
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Luganotrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
6h 39m
€87–318
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen to Chiassobus
2. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain Re6
9h 4m
€31–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen train station to Veronabus FlixBus 488
8h 39m
€43–71
Drive 364.8 km
1. Drive from Sankt Gallen to Riva del Gardacar 364.8 km
5h 5m
€63–91
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Zuerich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
5h 28m
€93–293
Train via Brennero
1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Roveretotrain Re / ...
7h 51m
€65–399
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Zuerich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Peschiera Del Gardatrain
5h 59m
€105–394
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Zuerich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Peschieratrain
6h 19m
€110–342

Sankt Gallen to Lago di Garda by train

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Distance: 416.5 km
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Sankt Gallen, Switzerland and Lago di Garda, Italy?

You can take a train from St. Gallen to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Arth-Goldau, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from St. Gallen train station to Verona 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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