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Compare train and bus for Venice to Desenzano del Garda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Desenzano del Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. 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 €22, while a bus costs an average of €223.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €223 Average price | €27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Desenzano del Garda:
A train is €201 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Desenzano del Garda costing on average €223.
Other travel options to Desenzano del Garda take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €5. The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 31m 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 Venice to Desenzano del Garda by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Desenzano del Garda is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 35748:23 PM1h54Venice Mestre10:17 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Regionale Veloce 35748:23 PM1h54Venice Mestre10:17 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FRECCIAROSSA 97189:00 AM1h21Venice Mestre10:21 AMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€361One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 26689:23 AM2h12Venice Mestre11:35 AMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€131One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 26845:23 PM2h20Venice Mestre7:43 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€131One-way1 transfer
- Regionale 17162 · Regionale TRENORD 26226:12 AM2h48Venezia Porto Marghera9:00 AMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€131One-way1 transfer
- 2:25 PM2h15Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia4:40 PMDesenzano del Garda, Via Ca` Bianca (Parcheggio vicino Stazione FS)€621One-way0 transfers
- 2:35 PM2h05Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover)4:40 PMDesenzano del Garda, Via Ca` Bianca (Parcheggio vicino Stazione FS)€681One-way0 transfers
- 2:35 PM2h05Venice, Port4:40 PMDesenzano del Garda, Via Ca` Bianca (Parcheggio vicino Stazione FS)€681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Desenzano del Garda:
A train is €201 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Desenzano del Garda costing on average €223.
Other travel options to Desenzano del Garda take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 48 trains per day.
- Around 40 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Desenzano del Garda as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Venice Mestre and arrive in Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia and arrive in Desenzano del Garda, Via Ca` Bianca (Parcheggio vicino Stazione FS).
- Ferries mostly depart from San Marco and arrive in Burano.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo to go to Desenzano del Garda by train.
- Travel with GoOpti, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Desenzano del Garda by bus.
- 28 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Italo.
- 40 direct buses per day with GoOpti, Itabus.
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