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How to get fromSplit to Desenzano del Gardaby plane, ferry, train, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Split to Desenzano del Garda by plane, ferry, train, bus, train (Trenitalia), or car

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  1. Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport

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    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane plane SPU - VRN
    6h 55m
    €121–392

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Veronabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Desenzano - Via Anelli - Portobus bus
    16h 41m
    €67–124

  3. Ferry, train via Verona

    1. Take the ferry from Split to Anconaferry ferry 53
    2. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    15h 3m
    €149–291

  4. Bus via Zagreb

    1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Zagrebbus bus 924 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postajabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja to Verona Porta Nuovabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Desenzano - Via Anelli - Portobus bus
    15h 27m
    €160–1,024

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain train 318 / ...
    3. Take the train from Ljubljana to Villach Hbftrain train 38 / ...
    4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain train Rjx
    5. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain train Fr
    19h 51m
    €105–143

  6. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane SPU - LIN
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain train
    5h 57m
    €100–312

  7. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train

    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane SPU - BLQ
    2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train
    8h 14m
    €115–341

  8. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Split to Anconaferry ferry 53
    2. Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Desenzanotrain train
    15h 49m
    €152–284

  9. Drive  708 km

    1. Drive from Split to Desenzano del Gardacar car 708 km
    8h 4m
    €128–185

Split to Desenzano del Garda by ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration15h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 547.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Desenzano del Garda, Italy?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Desenzano - Via Anelli - Porto via Zagreb, Zagreb, Autobusni Kolodvor, Novo Mesto, Avtobusna postaja, and Verona Porta Nuova Station in around 15h 27m.

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