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Museo Archeologico di Sirmione
Archaeological museum at the Grotte di Catullo site displaying Roman finds that explain daily life in the ancient lakeside villa.
Cheapest price on Sep 02
$13
Average ticket price on Sep 02
$15
Fastest journey on Sep 02
1 h 16 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
1 h 27 m
Trains on Sep 02
3
Distance
127 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice Mestre to Sirmione is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice Mestre to Sirmione will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 3 trains from Venice Mestre to Sirmione, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct trains cover the 127 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice Mestre to Sirmione among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, while a bus costs an average of $74.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Venice Mestre to Sirmione:
A train is $59 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice Mestre to Sirmione costing on average $74 (€60).
Other travel options to Sirmione take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 38m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $43 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 1h 38m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Venice Mestre to Sirmione trains for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9729 | 1:30 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 2:52 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9729+ Regionale TRENORD 2634 | 1:30 PM Venice Mestre | 1h26 | 2:56 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736 | 2:00 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 3:21 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8984 | 2:09 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 3:31 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 | 2:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h33 | 3:56 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 | 2:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 4:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740 | 3:00 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 4:21 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8986 | 3:09 PM Venice Mestre | 1h15 | 4:24 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 | 3:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 5:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 | 3:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h33 | 4:56 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 4:00 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 5:21 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8988 | 4:09 PM Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 5:31 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16026 | 4:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h41 | 6:04 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16026 | 4:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h50 | 6:13 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 4:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 6:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 4:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h33 | 5:56 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16026 | 4:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h55 | 6:18 PM Lonato | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748 | 5:00 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 6:21 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 5:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 7:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 5:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h33 | 6:56 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9750+ Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 5:30 PM Venice Mestre | 1h36 | 7:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9750 | 5:30 PM Venice Mestre | 1h16 | 6:46 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9752 | 6:00 PM Venice Mestre | 1h16 | 7:16 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8992 | 6:09 PM Venice Mestre | 1h15 | 7:24 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3506 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 | 6:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 8:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3506 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 | 6:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h33 | 7:56 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754 | 6:30 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 7:51 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754+ Regionale TRENORD 2644 | 6:30 PM Venice Mestre | 1h26 | 7:56 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758 | 7:00 PM Venice Mestre | 1h16 | 8:16 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 7:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h33 | 8:56 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 7:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 9:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9762 · FRECCIAROSSA 9763 | 8:00 PM Venice Mestre | 1h45 | 9:45 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9762 | 8:00 PM Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 9:21 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3574 · Regionale TRENORD 2648 | 8:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h33 | 9:56 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3574 | 8:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h59 | 10:22 PM Lonato | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3574 | 8:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h45 | 10:08 PM Peschiera del Garda station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3574 | 8:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h54 | 10:17 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3574 · Regionale TRENORD 2648 | 8:23 PM Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 10:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, September 2 | |||||
![]() | 6:30 AM Venice Mestre | 1h16 | 7:46 AM Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Venice Mestre to Sirmione run on average 67 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 18:23. The fastest train covers the 78 miles (127 km) distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 78 miles (127 km) |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 67 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 5:23 AM |
Last train 6:23 PM |
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Discover the best of Sirmione — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sirmione trip today.
Archaeological museum at the Grotte di Catullo site displaying Roman finds that explain daily life in the ancient lakeside villa.
Museum route inside the castle with exhibits on fortifications and local history, adding context to the dramatic medieval structure.
Civic exhibition area used for photography, painting, and local heritage displays, useful for discovering current cultural programming.
Narrow historic peninsula packed with lanes, shops, waterfront views, and a lively atmosphere; the essential base for first-time visitors.
Green northern tip of the peninsula around the Roman villa, ideal for walking, olive groves, and wide views across Lake Garda.
Lakeside beach and viewpoint below the Roman ruins, famous for clear water, stones, and one of Sirmione's most photogenic panoramas.
Freshwater fish from Lake Garda, usually grilled or baked with olive oil and herbs. It is a local staple tied to the lake’s fishing tradition.
Risotto made with tench from nearby Mantua lakes. It is a classic regional dish around southern Lake Garda with deep Lombard roots.
Slow-cooked braised beef in red wine, common in the Brescia area. It reflects hearty inland cooking often served with polenta.
Historic Michelin-starred restaurant inside the old town, celebrated for creative Italian tasting menus in an intimate setting.
Refined lakeside dining in a luxury hotel, known for polished Italian cuisine, seafood, and an elegant terrace atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving lake fish, pasta, and classic regional dishes with a warm, established atmosphere.
Moderate for Lake Garda: hotels and lakefront dining cost more in season, but cafes, budget meals, and local buses stay fairly reasonable.
Service may be included via coperto or servizio. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated. Taxis are usually rounded up; cafes often just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice Mestre to Sirmione 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 Sirmione, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Venice Mestre to Sirmione trains use the Venezia Mestre to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice Mestre and Sirmione train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
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