How to travel from Bologna to Garda

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Compare bus and train for Bologna to Garda

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $28, while a bus costs an average of $49.

Distance: 80 miles (130 km)

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Driving

$28

Average price

Cheapest

$49

Average price

$47

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 43m

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30m

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3h 49m

Average total duration

3h 19m

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2h 3m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Regionale

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Marino Autolinee

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Garda is a bus with an average price of $15.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Garda:

A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Garda costing on average $17.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Garda is by train with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Garda take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bologna and Garda including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bologna to Garda among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 34m faster (1h 29m by train vs 2h 3m by car) and roughly $30 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 vs $47). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Bologna to Garda

How to get from Bologna to Garda by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Bologna to Garda is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3846
    4:10 PM1h55
    Bologna Centrale
    6:05 PMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3846
    4:10 PM1h55
    Bologna Centrale
    6:05 PMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8506+RegionaleGARDA LINK GL009
    11:16 AM1h46
    Bologna Centrale
    1:02 PMLazise
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3848
    6:10 PM1h55
    Bologna Centrale
    8:05 PMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3850
    12:10 PM1h55
    Bologna Centrale
    2:05 PMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3840
    10:10 AM1h55
    Bologna Centrale
    12:05 PMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • Italo8954 · Itabus | 1050
    9:46 AM2h39
    Bologna Centrale
    12:25 PMGarda
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Garda

Travel to Garda easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Garda.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bologna and Garda including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Garda is a train with an average price of $28.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Garda:

A train is $21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Garda costing on average $49.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Garda is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to Garda take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 49m.

The distance from Bologna to Garda is approximately 80 miles (130 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Garda is:
  • Around 31 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Garda as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Garda:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Verona, Viale Andrea Palladio (Tamoil).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Garda, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee to go to Garda by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Garda by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Garda:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Regionale.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Garda often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Verona, Milan, Peschiera del Garda, Sirmione. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Garda and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Garda to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Garda, you can enjoy Gardaland Resort, stroll through the historic center for shops and local eateries, take a boat tour on Lake Garda, visit local wineries, or try windsurfing. For sights, explore Lago di Garda, Rocca di Garda, Parco Baia delle Sirene, Punta San Vigilio, and Villa degli Albertini.
To fully enjoy Garda's scenic beauty and activities, plan for 3 to 4 days.

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