The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Desenzano del Garda
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$143
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome 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 Rome to Desenzano del Garda will cost around $143 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 39 trains that leave Rome for Desenzano del Garda on Mon, Jan 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jan 19 the direct trains cover the 427 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
On Mon, Jan 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 2 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.
InterCityNotte 774+
Regionale TTPER 17870 · Regionale TRENORD 2620
Intercity 590+
Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TRENORD 2644
Intercity 588+
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale TRENORD 2640
InterCityNotte 794+
Regionale Veloce 3032 · Regionale TRENORD 2631
InterCityNotte 796+
Regionale Veloce 2357 · Regionale TRENORD 2617
8956
8968
8960
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 · FRECCIAROSSA 9726
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509 · FRECCIAROSSA 9729Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Desenzano del Garda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Desenzano del Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €51.
Distance: 265 miles (427 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€50 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price |
5h 43m Average total duration 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rome to Desenzano del Garda train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Desenzano del Garda trains for today, Sunday, January 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:35 PM Rome | 9h31 | 6:06 AM Desenzano del Garda | 0 transfersDirect | |
InterCityNotte 796+ Regionale Veloce 2357 · Regionale TRENORD 2617 | 11:15 PM Rome Ostiense | 9h33 | 8:48 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, January 19 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9400 · FRECCIAROSSA 9718 | 4:35 AM Rome Termini | 4h46 | 9:21 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9682 · FRECCIAROSSA 9710+ Regionale TRENORD 2617 | 4:38 AM Rome Termini | 4h10 | 8:48 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
InterCityNotte 794+ Regionale Veloce 3032 · Regionale TRENORD 2631 | 5:06 AM Rome Ostiense | 10h42 | 3:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9606 · FRECCIAROSSA 9717+ Regionale TRENORD 2619 | 5:25 AM Rome Termini | 4h23 | 9:48 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502+ Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 5:45 AM Rome Termini | 4h21 | 10:06 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9608 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502+ Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 5:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h16 | 10:06 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406 · FRECCIAROSSA 9724 | 6:35 AM Rome Termini | 4h46 | 11:21 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9612 · FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 6:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h46 | 11:36 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8956 | 7:25 AM Rome Termini | 3h49 | 11:14 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 · FRECCIAROSSA 9726 | 7:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h01 | 11:51 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9620 · FRECCIAROSSA 9727 | 8:25 AM Rome Termini | 4h11 | 12:36 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ Regionale TRENORD 2632 | 8:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h16 | 1:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale 16026 | 9:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h53 | 5:13 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 9:20 AM Rome Termini | 7h46 | 5:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509 · FRECCIAROSSA 9729 | 9:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h02 | 1:52 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8418 · FRECCIAROSSA 9740 | 10:35 AM Rome Termini | 4h46 | 3:21 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9630+ Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 | 10:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h16 | 3:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9630+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 | 10:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h58 | 3:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8960 | 11:25 AM Rome Termini | 3h49 | 3:14 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420 · FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 11:36 AM Rome Termini | 4h45 | 4:21 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 | 11:43 AM Rome Tiburtina | 7h23 | 7:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale TRENORD 2641 | 11:43 AM Rome Tiburtina | 9h05 | 8:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9634+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 | 11:50 AM Rome Termini | 4h58 | 4:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4500+ Intercity 684+ Regionale TRENORD 2645 | 12:12 PM Rome Termini | 10h36 | 10:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9636 · FRECCIAROSSA 9747+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 | 12:20 PM Rome Termini | 4h28 | 4:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9638 · FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 12:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h15 | 5:05 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9640 · FRECCIAROSSA 9751+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 | 1:20 PM Rome Termini | 4h28 | 5:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520+ Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 1:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h16 | 6:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9644 · FRECCIAROSSA 9755+ Regionale TRENORD 2637 | 2:20 PM Rome Termini | 4h28 | 6:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9646 · FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 2:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h16 | 7:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 3:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h16 | 8:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9652 · FRECCIAROSSA 9763 | 4:20 PM Rome Termini | 4h16 | 8:36 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8526+ Regionale TRENORD 2648 | 4:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h16 | 9:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9660+ Regionale TRENORD 2643 | 5:20 PM Rome Termini | 4h28 | 9:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9662+ Regionale TRENORD 2645 | 5:50 PM Rome Termini | 4h58 | 10:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8968 | 6:25 PM Rome Termini | 3h49 | 10:14 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rome to Desenzano del Garda
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Rome to Desenzano del Garda start from as low as $32 (€26) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $61 (€50) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 34 daily trains from Rome to Desenzano del Garda with 3 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 3h 49m but the average duration is 5h 13m
Train Operators
- Travel from Rome to Desenzano del Garda with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, and Intercity
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Italo.
- High-speed trains are available.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione
- First train typically departs at 12:01 AM and the last at 11:55 PM
Distance 265 miles (427 km) |
Average train duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Intercity from Rome to Desenzano del Garda trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento, Intercity trains will get you between Rome and Desenzano del Garda from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Rome to Desenzano del Garda
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Rome to Desenzano del Garda
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza Einaudi.
- Ristorante Esplanade
- Trattoria Alessi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Mayer & Splendid
- Hotel Piroscafo
- Hotel Bonotto
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Line LN026
- Ferry: Desenzano del Garda ferry terminal is a 15-minute walk away
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