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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 $9. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration 2h 10m 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 |
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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 Desenzano del Garda to Bologna:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
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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.
7:30 AM3h00Desenzano del Garda10:30 AMBologna$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
7:30 AM3h00Desenzano del Garda10:30 AMBologna$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7:35 PM2h45Desenzano del Garda10:20 PMBologna$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Desenzano del Garda to Bologna costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 35 trains per day.
- Around 7 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 to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Italo.
- 6 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
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