How to travel from Florence to Garda

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Florence to Garda

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to 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 2h 46m. 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 $60.

Distance: 128 miles (206 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Garda is a train with an average price of $28.

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

A train is $32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Garda costing on average $60.

A train is $644 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Garda costing on average $671.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Garda is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Garda take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 18m.

Flight takes on average 6h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Florence and Garda including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Garda among Omio's users.

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from Florence to Garda

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

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

  • Italo8954 · Itabus | 1050
    9:05 AM3h20
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    12:25 PMGarda
    $521One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Italo8954 · Itabus | 1050
    9:05 AM3h20
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    12:25 PMGarda
    $521One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Italo8954 · Itabus | 1050
    9:05 AM3h20
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    12:25 PMGarda
    $521One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:15 AM11h55
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    2:10 PMGarda, Corso Italia / Via C. Colombo
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • BA CityflyerBA3280+BA EuroflyerBA2588
    8:10 PM14h20
    Florence Peretola Airport
    10:30 AMVerona Airport
    $7421One-way
    1 transfer
  • BA EuroflyerBA2590+BA CityflyerBA3280
    8:10 PM22h55
    Florence Peretola Airport
    7:05 PMVerona Airport
    $7421One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingBA8116+BA EuroflyerBA2590
    6:25 AM13h00
    Florence Peretola Airport
    7:25 PMVerona Airport
    $9701One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Garda

Travel to 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 Garda.

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There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Garda including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Garda is a train with an average price of $28.

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

A train is $32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Garda costing on average $60.

A train is $644 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Garda costing on average $671.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Garda is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Garda take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 18m.

Flight takes on average 6h 44m.

The distance from Florence to Garda is approximately 128 miles (206 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Garda is:
  • Around 52 trains per day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Garda:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Verona Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Verona, Viale Andrea Palladio (Tamoil).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Garda, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Italo, Regionale, Frecciarossa to go to Garda by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Garda by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Garda with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Garda often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Verona, Milan, Peschiera del Garda, Sirmione. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Garda and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Garda to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Garda, you can enjoy Gardaland Resort, stroll through the historic center for shops and local eateries, take a boat tour on Lake Garda, visit local wineries, or try windsurfing. For sights, explore Lago di Garda, Rocca di Garda, Parco Baia delle Sirene, Punta San Vigilio, and Villa degli Albertini.
To fully enjoy Garda's scenic beauty and activities, plan for 3 to 4 days.

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