The cheapest and fastest trains from Bolzano to Desenzano del Garda
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bolzano to Desenzano del Garda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolzano to Desenzano del Garda will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bolzano for Desenzano del 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 2 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 35 m 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.






Live departures
Bolzano to Desenzano del Garda train times
The table below shows live departures for Bolzano to Desenzano del 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 8513 · FRECCIAROSSA 9706 | 04:50 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h31 | 07:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 16031 · Regionale TRENORD 2622 | 05:20 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h40 | 08:00 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 17100+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 · FRECCIAROSSA 9713 | 05:37 Kaiserau | 2h44 | 08:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17100+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 · FRECCIAROSSA 9713 | 05:40 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2h41 | 08:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
8953+ Regionale TRENORD 2622 | On time 05:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h18 | 08:00 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
8953+ Regionale TRENORD 2624 | On time 05:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 3h24 | 09:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
8953+ Regionale TRENORD 2626 | On time 05:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 4h24 | 10:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 17126 · Regionale Veloce 3463 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 | 06:09 Kaiserau | 2h57 | 09:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17126 · Regionale Veloce 3463 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 | 06:12 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2h54 | 09:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507 · FRECCIAROSSA 9713 | 06:12 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h09 | 08:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3463 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 | 06:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h35 | 09:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 17104 · Regionale 16033 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 06:49 Kaiserau | 3h17 | 10:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17106 · Regionale 16033 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 07:19 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2h47 | 10:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16033 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 07:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h35 | 10:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9721+ Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 07:45 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h21 | 10:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 17150 · Regionale 16039+ FRECCIAROSSA 9726 | 08:49 Kaiserau | 3h02 | 11:51 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17150 · Regionale 16039 · Regionale TRENORD 2630 | 08:49 Kaiserau | 3h17 | 12:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale SAD 22430 · Regionale 16039 · Regionale TRENORD 2630 | 09:20 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2h46 | 12:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale SAD 22430 · Regionale 16039+ FRECCIAROSSA 9726 | 09:20 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2h31 | 11:51 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16039+ FRECCIAROSSA 9726 | 09:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h20 | 11:51 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 16039 · Regionale TRENORD 2630 | 09:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h35 | 12:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 17154 · Regionale 3841 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 | 10:49 Kaiserau | 3h17 | 14:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17154 · Regionale 3841+ FRECCIAROSSA 9729 | 10:49 Kaiserau | 3h03 | 13:52 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale SAD 22432 · Regionale 3841+ FRECCIAROSSA 9729 | 11:19 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2h33 | 13:52 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale SAD 22432 · Regionale 3841 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 | 11:19 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2h47 | 14:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3841 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 | 11:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h35 | 14:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 3841+ FRECCIAROSSA 9729 | 11:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h21 | 13:52 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 16679 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 | 11:36 Bolzano/Bozen | 3h30 | 15:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 17156+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8519 · FRECCIAROSSA 9736 | 11:49 Kaiserau | 2h32 | 14:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17156+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8519 · FRECCIAROSSA 9736 | 11:52 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2h29 | 14:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8519 · FRECCIAROSSA 9736 | 12:12 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h09 | 14:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale SAD 16136 · Regionale 3843 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 | 12:49 Kaiserau | 3h17 | 16:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale SAD 16136 · Regionale 3843 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 | 12:52 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 3h14 | 16:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3843 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 | 13:25 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h41 | 16:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
8963+ Regionale TRENORD 2680 | On time 13:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 3h03 | 16:45 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
8963+ Regionale TRENORD 2640 | On time 13:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 3h24 | 17:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
8963+ Regionale TRENORD 2638 | On time 13:42 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h24 | 16:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 17168+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 · FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 13:49 Kaiserau | 2h32 | 16:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17168+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 · FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 13:52 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2h29 | 16:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8525 · FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 14:12 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h09 | 16:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 17178 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale TRENORD 2682 | 14:49 Kaiserau | 2h56 | 17:45 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17178 · Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 14:49 Kaiserau | 3h23 | 18:12 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale SAD 22436 · Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 15:19 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2h53 | 18:12 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale SAD 22436 · Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale TRENORD 2682 | 15:19 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2h26 | 17:45 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3845 · Regionale TRENORD 2682 | 15:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h14 | 17:45 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 16015 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 15:36 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h30 | 18:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 17264+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8529+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 15:49 Kaiserau | 2h23 | 18:12 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17264+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8529+ Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 15:52 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2h20 | 18:12 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale TRENORD 2697 | 15:56 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h16 | 18:12 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale SAD 22438+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8701+ Regionale TRENORD 2644 | 16:19 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2h47 | 19:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8701+ Regionale TRENORD 2644 | 16:45 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h21 | 19:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 17268 · Regionale Veloce 3847 · Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 16:49 Kaiserau | 3h17 | 20:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale SAD 22440 · Regionale Veloce 3847 · Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 17:20 Bolzano Sud Bozen Sud | 2h46 | 20:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3847 · Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 17:31 Bolzano/Bozen | 2h35 | 20:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 03:12 Bolzano | 2h02 | 05:14 Desenzano del Garda | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bolzano to Desenzano del Garda
Trains from Bolzano to Desenzano del Garda run on average 39 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:49, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 39 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 00:49 |
Last train 20:54 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Deutsche Bahn from Bolzano to Desenzano del Garda trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Bolzano and Desenzano del Garda from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
Frecciarossa
Intercity
Italo
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Bolzano to Desenzano del Garda train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolzano to Desenzano del 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 Desenzano del Garda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bolzano and Desenzano del Garda
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Piazza della Stazione.
- Restaurant Laurin
- Restaurant Anita
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Parkhotel Laurin
- Hotel Greif
- Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Austria, Germany, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance trains
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms for regional train services.
- Bus: Line 110
- Train: Regional trains to Bolzano/Bozen
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza Einaudi.
- Ristorante Esplanade
- Trattoria Alessi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Mayer & Splendid
- Hotel Piroscafo
- Hotel Bonotto
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Line LN026
- Ferry: Desenzano del Garda ferry terminal is a 15-minute walk away
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