There are 6 ways to get from Geneva to Garda by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
- Take the train from Domodossola to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Ec
8h 11m€139–233Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Milano Lambrate to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Re6 / ...
10h 28m€34–58Drive 459.6 km
- Drive from Geneva to Gardacar 459.6 km
4h 56m€83–120Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane GVA - VRN
6h 4m€105–333Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Veronabus FlixBus N405 / ...
11h 45m€38–65Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
- Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Peschiera Del Gardatrain
5h€72–320
Geneva to Garda by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Garda is to bus and train which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Garda is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Garda. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Garda via Milan and Verona Porta Nuova Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Garda. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Peschiera Del Garda via Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Geneva and Garda is 505 km. The road distance is 459.6 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Garda without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €130 - €240.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Geneva to Garda, including transfers.
Geneva to Garda bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Garda is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €340 and takes 6h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Garda, Veneto, Italy?
You can take a train from Genève to Garda via Domodossola, Peschiera Del Garda, and Peschiera - bivio stazione in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, and five other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) 3 times a day.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190–750
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–410
Train from Genève to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Garda bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Geneva to Garda train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Garda is 460 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Geneva to Garda.
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