The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Garda
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Garda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Garda will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bologna for Garda every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bologna to Garda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 130 km
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Garda train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Garda trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8956 | 09:46 Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 11:14 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
8956 | 09:46 Bologna Centrale | 1h19 | 11:05 Peschiera del Garda station | 0 changesdirect | |
8956 | 09:46 Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 10:38 Verona Porta Nuova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 16036 · Regionale 16694 | 10:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h11 | 12:21 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 change | |
Regionale 16036 · GARDA LINK GL015 | 10:10 Bologna Centrale | 3h00 | 13:10 Lazise | 1 change | |
Regionale 16036 · Regionale 16694 | 10:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 12:27 Dolcè station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3850 · Regionale 16612 | 11:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 13:27 Dolcè station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3850 | 11:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h55 | 13:05 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ Regionale 16612 | 11:16 Bologna Centrale | 2h11 | 13:27 Dolcè station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509+ Regionale 3843 | 12:16 Bologna Centrale | 2h33 | 14:49 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 | 13:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h55 | 15:05 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 · GARDA LINK GL019 | 13:10 Bologna Centrale | 3h05 | 16:15 Lazise | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale 16708 | 13:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 15:27 Dolcè station | 1 change | |
8960 | 13:46 Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 15:14 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
8960 | 13:46 Bologna Centrale | 1h19 | 15:05 Peschiera del Garda station | 0 changesdirect | |
8960 | 13:46 Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 14:38 Verona Porta Nuova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3846 · GARDA LINK GL025 | 15:10 Bologna Centrale | 3h40 | 18:50 Lazise | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3846 | 15:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h55 | 17:05 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale 16716 | 15:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 17:27 Dolcè station | 1 change | |
Intercity 610+ GARDA LINK GL025 | 16:03 Bologna Centrale | 2h47 | 18:50 Lazise | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3848 | 17:10 Bologna Centrale | 1h55 | 19:05 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale 16722 | 17:10 Bologna Centrale | 2h17 | 19:27 Dolcè station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ Regionale Veloce 3469 | 18:16 Bologna Centrale | 2h39 | 20:55 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3760 | 19:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h05 | 21:10 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 0 changesdirect | |
8966 | 19:46 Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 20:38 Verona Porta Nuova | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3470 · Regionale 16040 | 20:05 Bologna Centrale | 2h00 | 22:05 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8528+ Regionale 16040 | 20:16 Bologna Centrale | 1h49 | 22:05 Domegliara-Sant'Ambrogio | 1 change | |
8968 | 20:46 Bologna Centrale | 0h52 | 21:38 Verona Porta Nuova | 0 changesdirect | |
8968 | 20:46 Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 22:14 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
8968 | 20:46 Bologna Centrale | 1h19 | 22:05 Peschiera del Garda station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:05 Bologna | 2h00 | 06:05 Garda | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:46 Bologna | 0h52 | 08:38 Garda | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Garda
Trains from Bologna to Garda run on average 47 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:05, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 52m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 47 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 05:05 |
Last train 22:01 |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa from Bologna to Garda trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Bologna and Garda from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Garda train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Garda by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Garda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Garda
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- Elevators, ramps.
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