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Compare bus and train for Bologna to Sirmione
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Sirmione among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$19 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Sirmione:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Sirmione costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Sirmione take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Sirmione
How to get from Bologna to Sirmione by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Sirmione is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2023:50 PM2h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:25 PMVerona, Viale Andrea Palladio (Tamoil)$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2023:50 PM2h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:25 PMVerona, Viale Andrea Palladio (Tamoil)$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 85289:16 PM1h18Bologna Centrale10:34 PMPeschiera del Garda station$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale TRENORD 26248:10 AM1h46Bologna Centrale9:56 AMPeschiera del Garda station$161One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TRENORD 26446:10 PM1h46Bologna Centrale7:56 PMPeschiera del Garda station$161One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale TRENORD 26362:10 PM1h46Bologna Centrale3:56 PMPeschiera del Garda station$161One-way1 transfer
2023:50 PM3h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:55 PMPeschiera del Garda, Viale Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria)$111One-way0 transfers
3826 · 28914:35 AM6h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)11:20 AMVerona, Viale Andrea Palladio (Tamoil)$261One-way1 transfer
2494 · 28913:30 AM7h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)11:20 AMVerona, Viale Andrea Palladio (Tamoil)$381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Sirmione:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Sirmione costing on average $19 (€15).
Other travel options to Sirmione take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 55 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Sirmione as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Verona, Viale Andrea Palladio (Tamoil).
- Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Sirmione by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Sirmione by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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