How to travel from Florence to Desenzano del Garda

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Compare train and bus for Florence to Desenzano del Garda

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Desenzano del Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, and a bus costs an average of $11.

Distance: 122 miles (197 km)

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$32

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3h 48m

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3h 18m

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from Florence to Desenzano del Garda

How to get from Florence to Desenzano del Garda by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Florence to Desenzano del Garda is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus
01:15PM7h55
Florence
09:10PMDesenzano del Garda
$221One-way
0 transfers

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BlaBlaCar Bus
01:15PM7h55
Florence
09:10PMDesenzano del Garda
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Itabus
01:15AM4h45
Florence
06:00AMDesenzano del Garda
$301One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Desenzano del Garda

Travel to Desenzano del Garda easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Desenzano del Garda.

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There are 2 options to travel between Florence and Desenzano del Garda including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Desenzano del Garda is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Desenzano del Garda:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Desenzano del Garda costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Desenzano del Garda is by train with an average journey time of 2h 9m.

Other travel options to Desenzano del Garda take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 40m.

The distance from Florence to Desenzano del Garda is approximately 122 miles (197 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Desenzano del Garda is:
  • Around 28 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Desenzano del Garda as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Desenzano del Garda:
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Peschiera del Garda, Viale Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Desenzano del Garda, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Desenzano del Garda by bus.
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciargento to go to Desenzano del Garda by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Desenzano del Garda with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Italo.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Desenzano del Garda often also extend their vacation to go to Verona, Venice, Milan, Bergamo, Brescia. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Desenzano del Garda and these popular destinations at a great price.

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