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Compare train and bus for Desenzano del Garda to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna 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 train which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 €12.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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€15 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 33m.
- Around 35 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Desenzano del Garda and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Brescia, Autostazione and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Intercity to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee to go to Bologna by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Italo.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee.
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