How to travel from Milan to Garda

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Compare bus and train for Milan to Garda

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $25, while a bus costs an average of $178.

Distance: 73 miles (119 km)

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$25

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$178

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$62

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1h 40m

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3h 2m

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2h 32m

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2h 11m

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The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Garda is a train with an average price of $25 (€21).

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

A train is $153 (€126) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Garda costing on average $178 (€147).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Garda is by train with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Garda take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Milan and Garda including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Milan to Garda among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 31m faster (1h 40m by train vs 2h 11m by car) and roughly $37 (€31) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€21) vs $62 (€51)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Milan to Garda

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

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train

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

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale 16638
    6:25 AM2h39
    Milan Centrale
    9:04 AMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $171One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale 16638
    6:25 AM2h39
    Milan Centrale
    9:04 AMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $171One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9727+RegionaleRegionale 16612
    12:45 PM1h36
    Milan Centrale
    2:21 PMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $441One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale Veloce 3844
    1:25 PM2h40
    Milan Centrale
    4:05 PMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $171One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale Veloce 3848
    5:25 PM2h40
    Milan Centrale
    8:05 PMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $171One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3846
    3:25 PM2h40
    Milan Centrale
    6:05 PMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $171One-way
    1 transfer
  • GoOpti
    8:40 PM1h55
    Milano
    10:35 PMBardolino, La Rocca camping village
    $701One-way
    0 transfers
  • GoOpti
    11:00 PM1h55
    Milano
    12:55 AMBardolino, La Rocca camping village
    $701One-way
    0 transfers
  • GoOpti
    10:00 PM1h55
    Milano
    11:55 PMBardolino, La Rocca camping village
    $701One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Milan 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 Milan to Garda.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Milan and Garda including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Garda is a train with an average price of $25 (€21).

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

A train is $153 (€126) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Garda costing on average $178 (€147).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Garda is by train with an average journey time of 2h 10m.

Other travel options to Garda take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 2m.

The distance from Milan to Garda is approximately 73 miles (119 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Garda is:
  • Around 51 trains per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Garda:
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Bardolino, La Rocca camping village.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Garda, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Autostradale, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, GoOpti to go to Garda by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo, Regionale to go to Garda by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Garda with the following travel companies:
  • 18 direct buses per day with Autostradale, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, GoOpti.
  • 14 direct trains per day with Italo.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Garda often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Sirmione, Verona, Florence, Munich. 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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