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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Desenzano del Garda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Desenzano del Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr547 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 19m. 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 kr547, while a bus costs an average of kr631.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr547 Average price Cheapest | kr631 Average price | kr1001 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 24m Average total duration 12h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Zurich to Desenzano del Garda:
A train is kr83 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Desenzano del Garda costing on average kr631.
A train is kr3646 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Desenzano del Garda costing on average kr4194.
Other travel options to Desenzano del Garda take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 13h 24m.
Tickets start at around kr547 compared to roughly kr1001 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr453. The journey takes 4h 49m versus 4h 32m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Desenzano del Garda
How to get from Zurich to Desenzano del Garda by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Desenzano del Garda is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- EuroCity 27+
Regionale TRENORD 26456:33 PM5h15Zurich HB11:48 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmionekr8081One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- EuroCity 27+Regionale TRENORD 26456:33 PM5h15Zurich HB11:48 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmionekr8081One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9749+EuroCity 211:33 PM4h32Zurich HB6:05 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmionekr9951One-way1 transfer
Other options
- EuroCity 25+Regionale TRENORD 26435:33 PM5h15Zurich HB10:48 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmionekr8081One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 37+Regionale TRENORD 26372:33 PM5h15Zurich HB7:48 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmionekr8081One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 23+Regionale TRENORD 26393:33 PM5h15Zurich HB8:48 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmionekr8081One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Desenzano del Garda:
A train is kr154 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Desenzano del Garda costing on average kr631.
A train is kr3717 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Desenzano del Garda costing on average kr4194.
Other travel options to Desenzano del Garda take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Bus takes on average 13h 24m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Desenzano del Garda as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Brescia, Autostazione.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Desenzano del Garda by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Desenzano del Garda by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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