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Museo del Castello Scaligero
Museum spaces within the Scaligero Castle complex in nearby Malcesine, featuring local history and heritage with strong Lake Garda relevance.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
56 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
86
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Garda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Garda will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 86 trains that leave Milan for Garda on Sat, Jul 11, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 11 the direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
On Sat, Jul 11 the slowest trains will take 57 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 2623
Regionale TRENORD 2625
Regionale TRENORD 2613
Regionale TRENORD 2635
Regionale TRENORD 2691
8973
8987
8995
8981
FRECCIAROSSA 9705Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. 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 bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Milan to Garda:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Garda costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Garda take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
The journey is about 37m faster (1h 34m by train vs 2h 11m by car) and roughly $46 (€37) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($16 (€13) vs $62 (€51)). 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, Italo.
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 Milan to Garda trains for today, Friday, July 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9707 | 7:45 AM Milan Centrale | 0h57 | 8:42 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9707+ GARDA LINK GL009 | 7:45 AM Milan Centrale | 2h06 | 9:51 AM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale 16684 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h56 | 11:21 AM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2617 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 9:57 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2617 · GARDA LINK GL011 | 8:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h38 | 12:03 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9710 | 8:45 AM Milan Centrale | 0h57 | 9:42 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9715+ GARDA LINK GL011 | 9:13 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h50 | 12:03 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3758 | 9:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h40 | 12:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2619 | 9:25 AM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 10:57 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2619 · GARDA LINK GL013 | 9:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h38 | 1:03 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9717+ Regionale 16684 | 9:45 AM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 11:21 AM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9717 | 9:45 AM Milan Centrale | 0h57 | 10:42 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 3842 | 11:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h40 | 2:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 | 11:25 AM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 12:57 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · GARDA LINK GL017 | 11:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h38 | 3:03 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
8981 | 11:35 AM Milan Centrale | 0h57 | 12:32 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9723+ Regionale 16694 | 11:45 AM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 1:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 16702 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h56 | 3:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h33 | 1:58 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · GARDA LINK GL019 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h38 | 4:03 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9727+ Regionale 16612 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 2:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9727+ Regionale TRENORD 2625 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h13 | 1:58 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9727+ GARDA LINK GL019 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 3h18 | 4:03 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3844 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h40 | 4:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2627 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 2:57 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · GARDA LINK GL021 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h31 | 4:56 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9731+ Regionale 16702 | 1:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 3:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9731 | 1:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0h57 | 2:42 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9733+ Regionale Veloce 3844 | 2:15 PM Milan Centrale | 1h50 | 4:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale 16712 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h56 | 5:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 3:57 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · GARDA LINK GL023 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h38 | 6:03 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
8987 | 2:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0h56 | 3:31 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9735+ Regionale 16708 | 2:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 4:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9735+ Regionale TRENORD 2629 | 2:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h12 | 3:57 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9735+ GARDA LINK GL021 | 2:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2h11 | 4:56 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9737 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 0h57 | 4:12 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9737+ GARDA LINK GL023 | 3:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h48 | 6:03 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3846 | 3:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h40 | 6:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2631 | 3:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 4:57 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · GARDA LINK GL025 | 3:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h38 | 7:03 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9741+ Regionale 16712 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 5:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9741 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0h57 | 4:42 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9743+ Regionale Veloce 3846 | 4:13 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h52 | 6:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9743+ GARDA LINK GL025 | 4:13 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2h50 | 7:03 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale 16720 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h56 | 7:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2633 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 5:57 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · GARDA LINK GL027 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 3h31 | 7:56 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9747+ Regionale 16716 | 4:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 6:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9747 | 4:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0h57 | 5:42 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3848 | 5:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h40 | 8:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2635 | 5:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 6:57 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9751+ Regionale 16720 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 7:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9751 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0h57 | 6:42 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9751+ GARDA LINK GL027 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2h11 | 7:56 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9753+ Regionale Veloce 3848 | 6:13 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h52 | 8:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 16690 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h56 | 9:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2637 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 7:57 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · GARDA LINK GL029 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h58 | 9:23 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
8995 | 6:35 PM Milan Centrale | 0h57 | 7:32 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9755+ Regionale 16722 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 8:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9755 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 0h57 | 7:42 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9755+ GARDA LINK GL029 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2h38 | 9:23 PM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3760 | 7:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h45 | 10:10 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2639 | 7:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 8:57 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9759+ Regionale TRENORD 2639 | 7:43 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h14 | 8:57 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9759+ Regionale 16690 | 7:43 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h38 | 9:21 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2641 · Regionale 16040 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h40 | 11:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2641 | 8:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 9:57 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9763+ Regionale 16040 | 8:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2h20 | 11:05 PM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9763 | 8:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h00 | 9:45 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2643 | 9:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 10:57 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+ Regionale TRENORD 2643 | 9:45 PM Milan Centrale | 1h12 | 10:57 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2645 | 10:25 PM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 11:57 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2647 · Autobus TRENORD 9647A | 11:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h15 | 1:40 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale 16678 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h56 | 9:21 AM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2613 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 7:57 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2613 · GARDA LINK GL009 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 3h26 | 9:51 AM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2691 | 6:43 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h42 | 8:25 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9703+ Regionale 16668 | 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 8:21 AM Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9703+ Regionale TRENORD 2613 | 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 1h12 | 7:57 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9703+ GARDA LINK GL007 | 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 2h16 | 9:01 AM Lazise | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2691 | 6:58 AM Milano Lambrate | 1h27 | 8:25 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9705 | 7:15 AM Milan Centrale | 0h57 | 8:12 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale TRENORD 2615 | 7:25 AM Milan Centrale | 1h32 | 8:57 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8973 | On time 7:35 AM Milan Centrale | 0h56 | 8:31 AM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Milan to Garda run on average 60 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (119 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 73 miles (119 km) |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Trains per day 60 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Discover the best of Garda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Garda trip today.
Museum spaces within the Scaligero Castle complex in nearby Malcesine, featuring local history and heritage with strong Lake Garda relevance.
Specialized museum in nearby Cisano dedicated to olive oil production, a key agricultural tradition around Lake Garda.
Wine museum near Bardolino presenting vineyard culture, tools, and production history tied to the eastern Lake Garda landscape.
The main lakeside promenade in Garda, ideal for scenic walks, people-watching, and classic waterfront views.
Historic center of Garda with narrow lanes, small squares, shops, and a lively lakeside atmosphere popular with visitors.
Picturesque peninsula south of Garda known for cypress-lined scenery, elegant historic atmosphere, and highly photogenic lake views.
Thick pasta served with a sauce of lake sardines, a classic Lake Garda dish that reflects the area’s fishing tradition.
Lightly cured beef, usually served sliced with beans or greens. It is traditional around the Trentino side of Lake Garda and widely enjoyed in Garda.
Grilled whitefish from the lake, valued for its delicate flavor and simple preparation with olive oil, herbs, and lemon.
Refined restaurant above Garda with lake views, known for creative Italian cuisine, tasting menus, and an elegant atmosphere.
Well-known traditional osteria in Garda, appreciated for regional dishes, local wines, and a cozy historic setting.
Established lakeside restaurant in Garda serving seafood, lake fish, and classic Italian dishes in a polished but relaxed setting.
Moderate overall. Coffee and casual meals are reasonable, but lakefront dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. Round up for taxis.
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