There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to Gardone Riviera by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain S11
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
7h 13m€130–198Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Desenzano Via Masacciobus Ln026
10h 44m€23–36Drive 376.9 km
- Drive from Zurich to Gardone Rivieracar 376.9 km
4h 40m€68–98Train, ferry
- Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zugtrain S5 / ...
- Take the train from Zug to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Monza to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain R7
- Take the ferry from Desenzano del Garda to Gardone Rivieraferry 16 / ...
11h 20m€86–125Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Veronabus FlixBus 401 / ...
- Take the ferry from Peschiera del Garda to Gardone Rivieraferry Sr102 / ...
12h 32m€47–75
Switzerland to Gardone Riviera by tram, foot, bus, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Gardone Riviera is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 10h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Gardone Riviera is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Gardone Riviera. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf and arriving at Gardone Riviera via Verona Porta Nuova Station, Desenzano del Garda Stazione FS and Salò. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Gardone Riviera. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Switzerland and Gardone Riviera is 389 km. The road distance is 376.9 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Gardone Riviera without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €130 - €200.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Switzerland to Gardone Riviera, including transfers.
Switzerland to Gardone Riviera bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Zürich Hbf station.
Switzerland to Gardone Riviera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Gardone Riviera is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €130 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 10h 44m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Gardone Riviera, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Gardone Riviera via Zürich HB, Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Desenzano Garda-Sirm in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Gardone Riviera via Zürich HB, Zürich Hbf, Verona Porta Nuova Station, Desenzano del Garda Stazione FS, Salò - Ospedale, and Salò in around 10h 44m.
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Zug
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zug to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Desenzano Garda-Sirm
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- zlatanprevoz@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Zürich Hbf to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 035 289000
- arriva@arriva.it
- Website
- brescia.arriva.it
Bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Desenzano Via Masaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- brescia.arriva.it
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Desenzano Via Masaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- infomaggiore@navigazionelaghi.it
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Desenzano del Garda to Gardone Riviera
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Peschiera del Garda to Gardone Riviera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Gardone Riviera bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Switzerland to Gardone Riviera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Gardone Riviera is 377 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Switzerland to Gardone Riviera.
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