What is the cheapest way to get from Lugano to Gardone Riviera?

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Gardone Riviera is to train and ferry via Milan which costs €21 - €29 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Gardone Riviera?

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Gardone Riviera is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Gardone Riviera?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Gardone Riviera. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Gardone Riviera via Bergamo Airport Bus Station, Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferino and Salò. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Lugano to Gardone Riviera?

The distance between Lugano and Gardone Riviera is 211 km. The road distance is 174 km.

How do I travel from Lugano to Gardone Riviera without a car?

The best way to get from Lugano to Gardone Riviera without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €85 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Lugano to Gardone Riviera?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Lugano to Gardone Riviera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Gardone Riviera bus from?

Lugano to Gardone Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Train or bus from Lugano to Gardone Riviera?

The best way to get from Lugano to Gardone Riviera is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Lugano to Gardone Riviera bus arrive?

Lugano to Gardone Riviera bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.

Can I drive from Lugano to Gardone Riviera?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Gardone Riviera is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Lugano to Gardone Riviera.

Where can I stay near Gardone Riviera?

There are 7067+ hotels available in Gardone Riviera.

Lugano to Gardone Riviera - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Gardone Riviera by train (Trenitalia), train, ferry, bus, or car

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
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
3h 36m
€89–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Bergamobus
2. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Brescia Solferino Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferino to Salò - Ospedalebus
7h 37m
€18–34
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzanotrain
3. Take the ferry from Desenzano del Garda to Gardone Rivieraferry 38
6h 50m
€51–120
Drive 174 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Gardone Rivieracar 174 km
2h 29m
€31–44
Train, ferry via Milan
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain Re6
3. Take the ferry from Desenzano del Garda to Gardone Rivieraferry 38
7h 6m
€21–28

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lugano to Gardone Riviera.

Launch map view

Distance: 210.6 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Gardone Riviera, Italy?

You can take a train from Lugano to Gardone Riviera via Milano Centrale and Desenzano Garda-Sirm in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Gardone Riviera via Bergamo Airport Bus Station, Brescia Bus Station - Via Solferino, Salò - Ospedale, and Salò in around 7h 37m.

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