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 bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 73 miles (119 km)

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$16

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$62

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2h 4m

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1h 34m

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2h 29m

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1h 59m

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The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Garda is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Garda costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Garda is by train with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Garda take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

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.

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from Milan to Garda

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

Our recommendation

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
    $181One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale 16638
    6:25 AM2h39
    Milan Centrale
    9:04 AMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $181One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9751+RegionaleRegionale 16720
    5:45 PM1h36
    Milan Centrale
    7:21 PMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $471One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 3842
    11:25 AM2h40
    Milan Centrale
    2:05 PMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $181One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2619 · Regionale Veloce 3758
    9:25 AM2h40
    Milan Centrale
    12:05 PMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $181One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale Veloce 3846
    3:25 PM2h40
    Milan Centrale
    6:05 PMDomegliara-Sant'Ambrogio
    $181One-way
    1 transfer
  • GoOpti
    9:00 PM1h55
    Milano
    10:55 PMBardolino, La Rocca camping village
    $2181One-way
    0 transfers
  • GoOpti
    8:00 PM1h55
    Milano
    9:55 PMBardolino, La Rocca camping village
    $2181One-way
    0 transfers
  • GoOpti
    9:00 PM1h50
    Milano, Milan Linate Airport
    10:50 PMBardolino, La Rocca camping village
    $2211One-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 bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

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

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Garda costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Garda is by train with an average journey time of 1h 34m.

Other travel options to Garda take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 59m.

The distance from Milan to Garda is approximately 73 miles (119 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Garda is:
  • Around 60 trains per day.
  • Around 19 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 Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) and arrive in Desenzano del Garda, Desenzano.
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 BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, Autostradale to go to Garda by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa to go to Garda by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Garda with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Autostradale.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Regionale, Italo.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Garda often also extend their vacation to go to Venice, Verona, Peschiera del Garda, Sirmione, Bardolino. 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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