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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Desenzano del Garda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna 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 train which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$20 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Desenzano del Garda take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 32m.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Desenzano del Garda as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Brescia, Autostazione.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione.
- Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Desenzano del Garda by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Desenzano del Garda by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Italo.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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