- Must visit
Museo Archeologico Rambotti
Archaeological open-air museum of a UNESCO prehistoric pile-dwelling site. It is essential for understanding very early settlement around Lake Garda.
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$8
Fastest journey
12 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brescia to Desenzano del Garda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brescia to Desenzano del Garda will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 44 trains that leave Brescia for Desenzano del Garda on Thu, Aug 06, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 13 m 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.
Regionale TRENORD 2637
Regionale 88835
Regionale TRENORD 2623
Regionale TRENORD 2639
Regionale TRENORD 2643
8993
8977
8967
FRECCIAROSSA 9715
8983Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brescia to Desenzano del Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $4.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$5 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 9m Average total duration 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brescia to Desenzano del Garda:
A train is $22 (€18) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brescia to Desenzano del Garda costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Desenzano del Garda take longer:
Bus takes on average 39m.
The journey is about 15m faster (14m by train vs 29m by car) and roughly $4 (€3) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($5 (€4) vs $9 (€7)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Trenord.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Brescia to Desenzano del Garda trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S31 TRENORD 20941 · Regionale TRENORD 2627 | 2:09 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h39 | 2:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2627 | 2:33 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 2:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9733 | 2:53 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 3:08 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
S31 TRENORD 20945 · Regionale TRENORD 2629 | 3:09 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h39 | 3:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 | 3:33 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 3:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
S31 TRENORD 20949 · Regionale TRENORD 2631 | 4:09 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h39 | 4:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2631 | 4:33 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 4:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9743 | 4:53 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 5:08 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
S31 TRENORD 20953 · Regionale TRENORD 2633 | 5:09 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h39 | 5:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8967 | 5:29 PM Brescia station | 0h12 | 5:41 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2633 | 5:33 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 5:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 5:53 PM Brescia station | 0h13 | 6:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
S31 TRENORD 20957 · Regionale TRENORD 2635 | 6:09 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h39 | 6:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8993 | On time 6:13 PM Brescia station | 0h12 | 6:25 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2635 | 6:33 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 6:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
S31 TRENORD 20961 · Regionale TRENORD 2637 | 7:09 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h39 | 7:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2637 | 7:33 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 7:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
S31 TRENORD 20965 · Regionale TRENORD 2639 | 8:09 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h39 | 8:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2639 | 8:33 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 8:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
S31 TRENORD 20969 · Regionale TRENORD 2641 | 9:09 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h39 | 9:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2641 | 9:33 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 9:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2643 | 10:33 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 10:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2645 | 11:33 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 11:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
Regionale 88835 | 5:21 AM Brescia station | 0h22 | 5:43 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8951 | 6:27 AM Brescia station | 0h14 | 6:41 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
S31 TRENORD 21913 · Regionale TRENORD 2613 | 7:21 AM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h27 | 7:48 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2613 | 7:33 AM Brescia station | 0h15 | 7:48 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 1913 · Regionale TRENORD 2693 | 7:39 AM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h36 | 8:15 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2693 | 7:58 AM Brescia station | 0h17 | 8:15 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
REGIONALE TRENORD 1917+ FRECCIAROSSA 9715 | 8:25 AM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h46 | 9:11 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2615 | 8:33 AM Brescia station | 0h15 | 8:48 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9715 | 8:58 AM Brescia station | 0h13 | 9:11 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
S31 TRENORD 20921 · Regionale TRENORD 2617 | 9:09 AM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h39 | 9:48 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2617 | 9:33 AM Brescia station | 0h15 | 9:48 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
S31 TRENORD 20925 · Regionale TRENORD 2619 | 10:09 AM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h39 | 10:48 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8977 | On time 10:13 AM Brescia station | 0h12 | 10:25 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2619 | 10:33 AM Brescia station | 0h15 | 10:48 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
S31 TRENORD 20933 · Regionale TRENORD 2623 | 12:09 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h39 | 12:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 | 12:33 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 12:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 12:53 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 1:08 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
S31 TRENORD 20937 · Regionale TRENORD 2625 | 1:09 PM Brescia Borgo San Giovanni | 0h39 | 1:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8983 | On time 1:13 PM Brescia station | 0h13 | 1:26 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8959 | 1:29 PM Brescia station | 0h13 | 1:42 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 | 1:33 PM Brescia station | 0h15 | 1:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Brescia to Desenzano del Garda run on average 44 times per day, taking around 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 29 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 12m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average train duration 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 29 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 12:33 AM |
Last train 11:33 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 3 days |
Discover the best of Desenzano del Garda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Desenzano del Garda trip today.
Archaeological open-air museum of a UNESCO prehistoric pile-dwelling site. It is essential for understanding very early settlement around Lake Garda.
Archaeological museum inside the Roman villa area, displaying mosaics and finds that explain ancient Desenzano and lake-region history.
Main municipal archaeology museum known for Bronze Age finds, including the ancient plow. A compact but significant local-history collection.
Elegant lakeside promenade for strolling, sunset views, and access to beaches and the old center. It is one of the town’s signature walks.
Historic center district with lanes, stairways, and mixed architecture from harbor to castle. Best area for wandering and absorbing local character.
Busy central square by the harbor with arcades and historic character. It is ideal for people-watching and connecting major sights on foot.
Buttery risotto made with local Vialone Nano rice and freshwater tench from Lake Garda, a classic lake-and-rice dish tied to the lower Garda plain.
Lake fish such as sardines, lavaret or perch grilled simply with olive oil and herbs. It reflects Garda’s fishing tradition and local extra-virgin olive oil.
Air-dried salted sardines from Lake Garda, usually served with grilled polenta. A historic preservation method and one of the area’s most distinctive flavors.
Established fine dining restaurant serving creative seafood and Italian tasting menus in an intimate, contemporary setting near the center.
Refined lakeside dining in a luxury hotel, known for polished Italian cuisine, seafood and elegant service with views over Lake Garda.
Well-known traditional venue for lake fish, grilled dishes and classic regional cooking in a relaxed trattoria atmosphere.
Moderate for Lake Garda. Hotels rise in summer, dining is mid-priced, and ferries and trains are reasonable versus larger Italian tourist cities.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. At cafes, small change is enough.
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Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione -> Piazza Giuseppe Malvezzi, Desenzano del Garda
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brescia to Desenzano del 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 Desenzano del Garda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brescia to Desenzano del Garda trains use the Brescia to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione station pair. Use this guide to compare Brescia and Desenzano del Garda train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Brescia is 1 km from Brescia city centre. Public transport options include:
Brescia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante La Vineria, Osteria Al Bianchi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brescia. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Brescia. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brescia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brescia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brescia: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Igea, Hotel Cristallo Brescia, DoubleTree by Hilton Brescia.
Brescia Borgo San Giovanni is 3 km from Brescia city centre. Public transport options include:
Brescia Borgo San Giovanni has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Brescia Borgo San Giovanni.
ATMs are available at Brescia Borgo San Giovanni.
Available at Brescia Borgo San Giovanni: Parking.
Available at Brescia Borgo San Giovanni: Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brescia Borgo San Giovanni.
Sale Marasino is 22 km from Brescia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sale Marasino has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Sale Marasino.
ATMs are available at Sale Marasino.
Available at Sale Marasino: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sale Marasino.
Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Esplanade, Trattoria Alessi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mayer & Splendid, Hotel Piroscafo, Hotel Bonotto.
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