There are 4 ways to get from Genoa to Garda by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Peschiera Del Gardatrain Fr
4h 15m€42–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Peschiera del Gardabus N456
5h 25m€26–42Drive 276.6 km
- Drive from Genoa to Gardacar 276.6 km
2h 49m€43–62Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Brescia - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the ferry from Desenzano del Garda to Gardaferry Sr160 / ...
7h 42m€30–53
Genoa to Garda by train, foot, and bus (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Garda is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Garda is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Garda. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Garda via Peschiera - bivio stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Garda. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Peschiera Del Garda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Genoa and Garda is 282 km. The road distance is 276.6 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Garda without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Genoa to Garda, including transfers.
Genoa to Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Garda train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Garda is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Garda, Veneto, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Genova Brignole to Peschiera Del Garda twice daily. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Peschiera del Garda once daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Peschiera Del Garda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Peschiera del Garda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Brescia - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- infomaggiore@navigazionelaghi.it
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Desenzano del Garda to Garda
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Garda bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Peschiera del Garda station.
Genoa to Garda train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Peschiera Del Garda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Garda is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Genoa to Garda.
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