How to get to Lake Garda

Wondering how to get to Lake Garda?

Being Italy's largest lake means Garda has an excellent transport network, whether it be by air, driving, train. The 'Gardesana Orientale', road that circumnavigates the lake ensures it is very easy to find your way around. In addition, to the idyllic ferry service that continuously moves from port to port and a much more relaxing way to enjoy the scenery.

1. By air - Lake Garda is blessed with being centrally located which means you will be spoilt for choice in terms of airports. The main airports are the three in Milan, Bergamo, Linate & Malpensa. However, it is also quite accessible from the airports in Verona, Valerio Catullo and Verona Brescia, just over 30 minutes drive from the south east corner of the lake. Many aslo like to include a trip to Venice, approximately 1 and half hours away by car, whilst holidaying in Lake Garda and therefore it is becoming increasing popular to fly into Venice airport, especially as it is also now serviced by a number of operators offering cheap flights.

2. By train - Whilst in Italy, traveling by train is very relaxing and extremely pleasant on the eye, with stunning natural landscapes. It is easily reachable by train with Milan, Venice, Verona and Brescia all having regular services to the lakes mainline stations of Desenzano and Peschiera, If you are touring Italy you can also travel here to Bologna, Florence and Rome by train. For more information about Train timetables & fares visit the following page https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html

3. By road - Lake Garda is easily reached via the A4 motorway that runs from Milan to Venice. If travelling from the west and heading to the west coast or northern areas then take Brescia Est exit and take the Salò road. There are also exits at Desenzano, Sirmione and Peschiera if you are coming from the east or staying at other parts of the lake.

4. Buses - If you're looking to save time and money, the buses around the Lake Garda run regularly and is a very relaxing way to watch the world go by. Services run along the east and west coast meaning you can take in the rolling hills, old-fashioned villages and vineyards on your way. For more information about the bus timetables and fares please use the following link https://www.visitgarda.com/en/Bus-timetables/

5. Ferries & boat - This is a very popular to get around Lake Garda. In the south, you can rent your own motor boat, allowing your to explore at your own pace. It certainly makes for a perfect day out under the Italian sun.