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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 $36 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 $36, while a bus costs an average of $54.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 40m.
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $47 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 2h 10m 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.
3506 · 21256:50 AM7h05Brescia, Autostazione1:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$91One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
3506 · 21256:50 AM7h05Brescia, Autostazione1:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$91One-way1 transfer
Fastest
89591:44 PM1h30Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione3:14 PMBologna Centrale$441One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TRENORD 2621 · Regionale Veloce 346511:49 AM2h09Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1:58 PMBologna Centrale$171One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 2617 · Regionale Veloce 37539:49 AM2h09Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione11:58 AMBologna Centrale$171One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 346712:49 PM2h09Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2:58 PMBologna Centrale$171One-way1 transfer
2038:30 AM3h00Peschiera del Garda, Viale Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria)11:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$101One-way0 transfers
2037:45 AM3h45Brescia, Autostazione11:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$101One-way0 transfers
7028:35 PM2h45Brescia, Autostazione11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna:
A train is $18 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna costing on average $54.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 48 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, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Trenord to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Italo.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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