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

The cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Lago di Garda is to bus and train which costs €35 - €50 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Lago di Garda is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs €60 - €95.

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

No, there is no direct bus from St. 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 42m.

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

No, there is no direct train from St. 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 St. Gallen to Lago di Garda?

The distance between St. Gallen and Lago di Garda is 416 km. The road distance is 366.8 km.

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

The best way to get from St. 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 St. Gallen to Lago di Garda?

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from St. Gallen to Lago di Garda?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 42m.

Where does the St. Gallen to Lago di Garda bus arrive?

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

Where does the St. Gallen to Lago di Garda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St. Gallen to Lago di Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Gallen to Lago di Garda is 367 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from St. Gallen to Lago di Garda.

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

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Where can I stay near Lago di Garda?

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St. 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 St. Gallen to Lago di Garda by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, 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
€87–313
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Como Piazzale San Gottardobus
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain Re6
8h 15m
€36–50
Drive 366.8 km
1. Drive from St. Gallen to Riva del Gardacar 366.8 km
5h 2m
€64–92
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
€93–282
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
€65–396
Bus
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen train station to Veronabus FlixBus 488
8h 42m
€42–69
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
6h
€105–383
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
€110–351

St. Gallen to Lago di Garda by train

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Distance: 416.5 km
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between St. 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 €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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