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How to get fromLugano to Gardone Rivieraby train (Trenitalia), car, train or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Lugano to Gardone Riviera by train (Trenitalia), car, train, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraletrainRe80 / ...
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-SirmtrainFr
    3h 35m
    €80–141
  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain
    3. Take the ferry from Desenzano del Garda to Gardone Rivieraferry28 / ...
    5h 40m
    €20–27
  3. Drive 172.7 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Gardone Rivieracar172.7 km
    2h 26m
    €30–43

Questions & Answers

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 35m.

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