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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $683.
Distance: 122 miles (197 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $683 Average price | $38 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Florence to Desenzano del Garda:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Desenzano del Garda costing on average $38 (€32).
A train is $652 (€545) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Desenzano del Garda costing on average $683 (€571).
Other travel options to Desenzano del Garda take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
Flight takes on average 5h 34m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€27) compared to roughly $70 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€33). The journey takes 2h 48m versus 2h 46m 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.
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How to get from Florence to Desenzano del Garda by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Desenzano del Garda is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
895610:05 AM2h09Florence Santa Maria Novella12:14 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 895610:05 AM2h09Florence Santa Maria Novella12:14 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 895610:05 AM2h09Florence Santa Maria Novella12:14 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 89689:05 PM2h09Florence Santa Maria Novella11:14 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione$211One-way0 transfers
Regionale 17816 · Regionale 16036 · Regionale TRENORD 26328:41 AM5h25Florence Rifredi2:06 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione$261One-way2 transfers- Regionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce 3458 · Regionale TRENORD 26244:32 AM5h34Florence Santa Maria Novella10:06 AMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione$261One-way2 transfers
- 054 · 0662:15 AM4h40Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:55 AMBrescia, Autostazione$391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Desenzano del Garda:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Desenzano del Garda costing on average $38 (€32).
A train is $650 (€543) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Desenzano del Garda costing on average $683 (€571).
Other travel options to Desenzano del Garda take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
Flight takes on average 5h 34m.
- Around 63 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Desenzano del Garda as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Verona Airport.
- 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 Brescia, Autostazione.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus to go to Desenzano del Garda by bus.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Desenzano del Garda by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Desenzano del Garda by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Italo.
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