There are 5 ways to get from Venice to Riva del Garda by train, bus, night 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.
Recommended option
Train, bus
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Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
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Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
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Take the bus from Rovereto-Staz. Fs to Riva V.Carducci H.Liberty
Cheapest option
Train, bus via Bassano del Grappa
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Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bassano Del Grappa
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Take the train from Bassano Del Grappa-Staz. Fs to Trento-Staz. Fs
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Take the bus from Trento-Autostaz. to Riva Via D.Chiesa
3 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Venezia to Stazione Padova
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Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Trento Monte Grappa
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Take the bus from Trento-Autostaz. to Riva D/Garda Viale Martiri
Night bus, bus
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Take the night bus from Venice to Trento
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Take the bus from Trento-Autostaz. to Riva Via D.Chiesa
Drive
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Drive from Venice to Riva del Garda
Venice to Riva del Garda by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Venice to Riva del Garda is to night bus and bus, which costs €16 - €21 and takes 5h 16m.
The quickest way to get from Venice to Riva del Garda is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct bus from Venice to Riva del Garda. However, there are services departing from Venezia and arriving at Riva D/Garda Viale Martiri via Padua Bus Station and Trento-Autostaz.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Venice and Riva del Garda is 126 km. The road distance is 199.1 km.
The best way to get from Venice to Riva del Garda without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €15 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Venice to Riva del Garda, including transfers.
Venice to Riva del Garda bus services, operated by ACTV S.p.a, depart from Venezia station.
Venice to Riva del Garda bus services, operated by Trentino trasporti S.p.A., arrive at Riva D/Garda Viale Martiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Venice to Riva del Garda is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Venice to Riva del Garda.
There are 391+ hotels available in Riva del Garda. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 126.2 km
- Duration: 3h 45m
What companies run services between Venice, Italy and Riva del Garda, Italy?
You can take a bus from Venice to Riva del Garda via Stazione Padova, Padua Bus Station, Trento Monte Grappa, and Trento-Autostaz. in around 5h 38m.
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €35 - €50
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €9 - €13
- Base Standard
- €22 - €30
- Base Premium
- €29 - €45
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €11
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €9 - €11
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Bassano Del Grappa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €8 - €10
Train from Bassano Del Grappa to Trento
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €85
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €45
- 1st Class
- €60 - €85
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €15 - €22
- Smart Low Cost
- €13 - €19
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40
Train from Verona to Rovereto
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €35
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €13 - €19
- Smart Low Cost
- €11 - €16
- Smart Flex
- €24 - €35
- Phone
- +39 0461 821000
- info@ttesercizio.it
- Website
- trentinotrasporti.it
Train from Bassano Del Grappa-Staz. Fs to Trento-Staz. Fs
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- Trentino trasporti S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39 0461 821000
- info@ttesercizio.it
- Website
- trentinotrasporti.it
Bus from Rovereto-Staz. Fs to Riva V.Carducci H.Liberty
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- Trentino trasporti S.p.A.
Bus from Trento-Autostaz. to Riva D/Garda Viale Martiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Trentino trasporti S.p.A.
Bus from Trento-Autostaz. to Riva Via D.Chiesa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Trentino trasporti S.p.A.
- Phone
- + 39 041 27 22 111
- protocollo@pec.actv.it
- Website
- actv.avmspa.it
Bus from Venezia to Stazione Padova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €0
- Website
- ACTV S.p.a
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Padua Bus Station to Trento Monte Grappa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from Venice to Trento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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