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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Garda
Showing times and prices for Dec 19
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
130 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Garda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Garda will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Bologna for Garda on Fri, Dec 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 19 the direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
On Fri, Dec 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
07:46AM0h52
Bologna08:38AMGarda
$111One-way
0 transfers
08:46AM0h52
Bologna09:38AMGarda
$141One-way
0 transfers
04:05AM2h00
Bologna06:05AMGarda
$161One-way
0 transfers
08:46AM0h52
Bologna09:38AMGarda
$141One-way
0 transfers
07:46AM0h52
Bologna08:38AMGarda
$111One-way
0 transfers
04:05AM2h00
Bologna06:05AMGarda
$161One-way
0 transfers
Bologna - GardaCompare Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa
$15
1h 55m
27 a day
Power plugs
Wifi
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
$9
52m
10 a day
Power plugs
Wifi
2 pieces of hand luggage (max 55x35x25cm) and 1 piece of luggage (max 75x53x30cm)
Included in Prima and Club Executive. Optional extra cost in Smart and Comfort
$49
1h 54m
10 a day
Power plugs
Wifi
1 carry-on bag and 1 suitcase per passenger
Included in Executive class, optional fee for other classes
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bologna to Garda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €7.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Garda train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Garda trains for today, Thursday, December 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 1:59 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8956 | 9:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 10:38 AM Verona Porta Nuova | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8956 | 9:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 11:14 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8956 | 9:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h19 | 11:05 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 16036 · Regionale 16694 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h11 | 12:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 16036 · GARDA LINK GL015 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h00 | 1:10 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 16036 · Regionale 16694 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 12:27 PM Dolcè station | 1 transfer | |
 FRECCIAROSSA 8506+Regionale 16694 | 10:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h05 | 12:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8506+Regionale 16694 | 10:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h11 | 12:27 PM Dolcè station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 3842 · Regionale 16612 | 11:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 1:27 PM Dolcè station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 3842 | 11:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 1:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8508+Regionale 16612 | 11:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h11 | 1:27 PM Dolcè station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 3844 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h55 | 3:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale 16708 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 3:27 PM Dolcè station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 3844 · GARDA LINK GL019 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h05 | 4:15 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
| 8960 | 1:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 3:14 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8960 | 1:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h19 | 3:05 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8960 | 1:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 2:38 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420 · FRECCIAROSSA 9744+Regionale 16712 | 2:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h26 | 4:27 PM Dolcè station | 2 transfers | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420 · FRECCIAROSSA 9744+Regionale 16712 | 2:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h20 | 4:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 16716 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 5:27 PM Dolcè station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 3846 · GARDA LINK GL025 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h40 | 6:50 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 3846 | 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h55 | 5:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Intercity 610+Regionale 16720 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h18 | 6:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 610+Regionale 16720 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h24 | 6:27 PM Dolcè station | 1 transfer | |
| Intercity 610+GARDA LINK GL025 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 6:50 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 3848 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h55 | 7:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale 16722 | 5:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 7:27 PM Dolcè station | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 16038 · Regionale 16690 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h11 | 8:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 16038 · Regionale 16690 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 8:27 PM Dolcè station | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8524+Regionale 16690 | 6:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h11 | 8:27 PM Dolcè station | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8524+Regionale 16690 | 6:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h05 | 8:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale Veloce 3760 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h05 | 9:10 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8966 | 7:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 8:38 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 3470 · Regionale 16040 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 10:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8528+Regionale 16040 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 10:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
| 8968 | 8:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 9:38 PM Verona Porta Nuova | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8968 | 8:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 10:14 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8968 | 8:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h19 | 10:05 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, December 19 | |||||
| 4:05 AM Bologna | 2h00 | 6:05 AM Garda | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:46 AM Bologna | 0h52 | 8:38 AM Garda | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:46 AM Bologna | 0h52 | 9:38 AM Garda | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Garda
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Trains from Bologna to Garda run on average 47 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $8 (€7) by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 52m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $8 (€7)
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 22:01 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $8 (€7)
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa from Bologna to Garda trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna and Garda from $8 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 55m
Cheapest Price
$15 (€12)
Regionale frequency
27 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Italo
About
Italo is Italy’s private high-speed train service operated by Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV), connecting major cities such as Rome, Milan, Naples, Florence, Turin, Bologna, and Salerno. Its fleet includes the Italo AGV 575, capable of speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the eco-friendly Italo EVO, which reaches up to 150 mph (250 km/h). Passengers can choose from four classes — Smart, Comfort, Prima, and Club Executive — all offering modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, bathrooms, snack machines, and Italo Live entertainment with movies, music, and games. Italo offers three fare types — Low Cost, Economy, and Flex — providing different levels of price and flexibility. Popular routes include Rome–Milan, Rome–Florence, and Milan–Turin, making Italo a fast, comfortable, and convenient way to travel around Italy.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
52m
Cheapest Price
$9 (€7)
Italo frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of hand luggage (max 55x35x25cm) and 1 piece of luggage (max 75x53x30cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Snack bar service available in most trains with drinks and light refreshments. Welcome service in Prima and Club Executive classes
Seat reservation
Included in Prima and Club Executive. Optional extra cost in Smart and Comfort
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Frecciarossa
About
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make around 200 connections across the country each day and are renowned for their comfort, speed, and reduced environmental impact. Reaching speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h), they connect major destinations such as Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, and Naples quickly and efficiently. When booking your Frecciarossa journey, you can choose between four classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. While each class offers different levels of comfort, all provide free Wi-Fi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services. Ticket options include Super Economy, Economy, and Base, making it easy to find the right balance of comfort and price for your trip.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 54m
Cheapest Price
$49 (€39)
Frecciarossa frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag and 1 suitcase per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at carriage ends, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals, bar service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in Executive class
Seat reservation
Included in Executive class, optional fee for other classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, service animals free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Garda
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Garda by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Garda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To fully enjoy Garda's scenic beauty and activities, plan for 3 to 4 days.
The distance by train from Bologna to Garda is 80 miles (130 km).
The train from Bologna to Garda takes 52m and runs 47 per day.
The train station in Bologna that goes to Garda is Bologna Centrale, which connects to Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio.
The last train from Bologna to Garda leaves at 10:01 PM.
In Garda, you can enjoy Gardaland Resort, stroll through the historic center for shops and local eateries, take a boat tour on Lake Garda, visit local wineries, or try windsurfing. For sights, explore Lago di Garda, Rocca di Garda, Parco Baia delle Sirene, Punta San Vigilio, and Villa degli Albertini.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Bologna to Garda.
Yes, a day trip from Bologna to Garda is feasible, as the journey takes 52m with a distance of 80 miles (130 km). There are 47 train connections per day.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Bologna to Garda.
The train journey from Bologna to Garda offers picturesque views of the Italian countryside, including rolling hills, charming villages, and glimpses of Lake Garda as you approach the destination, making it a scenic route.
Train ticket prices from Bologna to Garda can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $9 (€7), while the average price is around $15 (€12).
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Garda is by bus, with a cost of around $8 (€7).
The first train from Bologna to Garda leaves at 5:05 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Bologna to Garda.
Yes, there is a direct train from Bologna to Garda. This service operates 16 times per day, provided by Regionale, Italo.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Garda
Bologna
Garda
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Dining
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
Accessibility
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Hotel
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
Information Desk
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Public transit options for Bologna Centrale
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityBike ParkingBologna S. Vitale
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
2 kmAccessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
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