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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Lago di Garda is to fly and train which costs €70 - €240 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Lago di Garda is to fly and train which takes 4h 36m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Lago di Garda?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Desenzano Via Masaccio via Bordeaux and Brescia - Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Lago di Garda?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 8m.

How far is it from Santander to Lago di Garda?

The distance between Santander and Lago di Garda is 1181 km. The road distance is 1497.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Lago di Garda without a car is to train which takes 22h 8m and costs €280 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Santander to Lago di Garda, including transfers.

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

Santander to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

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

Santander to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Lago di Garda?

The best way to get from Santander to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 22h 8m and costs €280 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €150 - €270 and takes 30h 48m.

Where does the Santander to Lago di Garda bus arrive?

Santander to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Santander to Lago di Garda train arrive?

Santander to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Lago di Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Lago di Garda is 1498 km. It takes approximately 16h 26m to drive from Santander to Lago di Garda.

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

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Where can I stay near Lago di Garda?

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Santander to Lago di Garda - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Lago di Garda by plane, train, train (Renfe, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane SDR - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
4h 43m
€69–219
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgvtrain
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
22h 8m
€286–501
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Padovabus
2. Take the train from Padova to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
26h 50m
€134–220
Drive 1,497.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Riva del Gardacar 1,497.6 km
16h 26m
€237–342
Fly to Treviso Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Treviso Airport (TSF)plane SDR - TSF
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Peschiera Del Gardatrain
4h 39m
€91–830
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane SDR - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Peschieratrain
4h 36m
€74–234
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 783
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Bresciabus 1922
30h 48m
€151–268

Santander to Lago di Garda by train

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Distance: 1,181.4 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Lago di Garda, Italy?

You can take a train from Santander to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 22h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Desenzano Via Masaccio via Bordeaux and Brescia - Autostazione in around 30h 48m.

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