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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 train, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. 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 $35, while a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 55m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Desenzano del Garda to Bologna
How to get from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 203
8:30 AM 3h00 Peschiera del Garda, Viale Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria) 11:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 203
8:30 AM 3h00 Peschiera del Garda, Viale Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria) 11:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
89591:44 PM 1h30 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione 3:14 PM Bologna Centrale $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 8951
6:43 AM 1h31 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione 8:14 AM Bologna Centrale $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - 8967
5:43 PM 1h31 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione 7:14 PM Bologna Centrale $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 3467
12:49 PM 2h09 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione 2:58 PM Bologna Centrale $17 1 One-way 1 transfer
- 203
7:45 AM 3h45 Brescia, Autostazione 11:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $8 1 One-way 0 transfers 
3506 · 21256:50 AM 7h05 Brescia, Autostazione 1:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $14 1 One-way 1 transfer- 067
8:35 PM 2h45 Brescia, Autostazione 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna costing on average $42.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
- Around 46 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, Itabus, GoOpti to go to Bologna by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Italo.
- 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, GoOpti.
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