There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Gardone Riviera by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, ferry, or train
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
5h 57m€140–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovabus
- Take the bus from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Desenzano Via Masacciobus Ln026
9h 41m€22–35Drive 376.9 km
- Drive from Zurich to Gardone Rivieracar 376.9 km
4h 40m€68–98Fly, ferry
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane ZRH - VRN
- Take the ferry from Salò to Gardone Rivieraferry
9h 3m€120–354Train, ferry
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovannitrain Ec
- Take the train from Monza to Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmionetrain R7
- Take the ferry from Salò to Gardone Rivieraferry 6 / ...
8h 36m€87–125Train, ferry via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Rho Fiera Milanotrain S11
- Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Desenzano Garda-Sirmtrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Desenzano del Garda to Gardone Rivieraferry 28 / ...
9h 33m€81–121Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Veronabus FlixBus N401 / ...
- Take the ferry from Garda to Gardone Rivieraferry Sr112 / ...
10h 10m€46–70
Zurich to Gardone Riviera by train, bus, foot, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Gardone Riviera is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Gardone Riviera is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich 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 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Gardone Riviera. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Desenzano Garda-Sirm via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Zurich and Gardone Riviera is 387 km. The road distance is 376.9 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Gardone Riviera without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €140 - €210.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Zurich to Gardone Riviera, including transfers.
Zurich to Gardone Riviera bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Zürich Hbf station.
Zurich to Gardone Riviera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Gardone Riviera is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €140 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Gardone Riviera, Italy?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Gardone Riviera via Como S. Giovanni, Milano Centrale, and Desenzano Garda-Sirm in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich Hbf to Gardone Riviera via Verona Porta Nuova Station, Desenzano del Garda Stazione FS, Salò - Ospedale, and Salò in around 9h 41m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Verona Villafranca Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–410
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Como S. Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–100
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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
- +39 0322 233 200
- infomaggiore@navigazionelaghi.it
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Salò to Gardone Riviera
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Salò to Gardone Riviera
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Desenzano del Garda to Gardone Riviera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
Ferry from Garda to Gardone Riviera
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Gardone Riviera bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova station.
Zurich to Gardone Riviera train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Como S. Giovanni station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Gardone Riviera is 377 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Zurich to Gardone Riviera.
There are 6919+ hotels available in Gardone Riviera.







