How to travel from Florence to Desenzano del Garda

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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 $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. 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 $28, while a bus costs an average of $35.

Distance: 122 miles (197 km)

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5h 16m

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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
    1:15 PM7h55
    Florence
    9:10 PMDesenzano del Garda
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

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  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    1:15 PM7h55
    Florence
    9:10 PMDesenzano del Garda
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Itabus
    12:35 AM4h10
    Florence
    4:45 AMDesenzano del Garda
    $261One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Itabus
    12:15 AM4h45
    Florence
    5:00 AMDesenzano del Garda
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    12:15 PM7h55
    Florence
    8:10 PMDesenzano del Garda
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee
    1:15 AM4h40
    Florence
    5:55 AMDesenzano del Garda
    $501One-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 3 options to travel between Florence and Desenzano del Garda including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Desenzano del Garda is a train with an average price of $28.

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

A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Desenzano del Garda costing on average $35.

A train is $675 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Desenzano del Garda costing on average $703.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Desenzano del Garda is by train with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Desenzano del Garda take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 16m.

Flight takes on average 7h 8m.

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 29 trains per day.
  • Around 15 flights 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Desenzano del Garda:
  • 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.
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 to go to Desenzano del Garda by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Florence to Desenzano del Garda:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Desenzano del Garda to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Desenzano del Garda, including its historical sites, lakefront activities, and local cuisine, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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