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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lago di Garda is to bus which costs €18 - €28 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lago di Garda is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs €90 - €230.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf and arriving at Peschiera - Piazza Betteloni via Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lago di Garda. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lago di Garda?

The distance between Zurich and Lago di Garda is 363 km. The road distance is 400.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Lago di Garda without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Zurich to Lago di Garda, including transfers.

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

Zurich to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

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

Zurich to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Lago di Garda?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lago di Garda is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €28 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Zurich to Lago di Garda bus arrive?

Zurich to Lago di Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.

Where does the Zurich to Lago di Garda train arrive?

Zurich to Lago di Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Lago di Garda?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lago di Garda is 401 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Zurich to Lago di Garda.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Lago di Garda?

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Zurich to Lago di Garda - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Lago di Garda by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
5h 25m
€107–316
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovabus
6h 46m
€18–28
Drive 400.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Riva del Gardacar 400.6 km
5h 15m
€70–101
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain
4h 56m
€94–224
Train via Lugano
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain Re6
6h 3m
€76–209
Bus via Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bergamobus FlixBus 024
2. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Desenzano Via Masacciobus Autostradale 174
8h 20m
€48–77
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane ZRH - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Peschiera Del Gardatrain
5h 27m
€101–325
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ZRH - BLQ
2. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Peschieratrain
5h 47m
€111–283
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane ZRH - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
6h 38m
€137–322

Zurich to Lago di Garda by train

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Distance: 363.1 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Zürich Hbf to Verona Porta Nuova once a week. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 5h 12m.

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