The cheapest and fastest trains from Rome to Desenzano del Garda
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£95
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
427 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome 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 Rome to Desenzano del Garda will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 39 trains that leave Rome 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 427 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 2 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.
InterCityNotte 764+
Regionale TRENORD 261623:007h06Rome Termini6:06Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione£471One-way1 change
InterCityNotte 798+
Regionale TRENORD 10814 · Regionale TRENORD 261523:518h57Rome Ostiense8:48Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione£551One-way2 changes
Intercity 588+
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale TRENORD 264010:207h46Rome Termini18:06Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione£561One-way2 changes
Intercity 590+
Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TRENORD 264412:437h23Rome Tiburtina20:06Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione£561One-way2 changes
InterCityNotte 89512+
Regionale Veloce 3032 · Regionale TRENORD 26316:0610h42Rome Ostiense16:48Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione£581One-way2 changes
896819:253h49Rome Termini23:14Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione£961One-way0 changes
89568:253h49Rome Termini12:14Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione£911One-way0 changes
896012:253h49Rome Termini16:14Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione£911One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 · FRECCIAROSSA 97268:504h01Rome Termini12:51Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione£971One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 8509 · FRECCIAROSSA 972910:504h02Rome Termini14:52Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione£971One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Rome to Desenzano del Garda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Desenzano del Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 427 km
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6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rome to Desenzano del Garda train times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Desenzano del Garda trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9400 · FRECCIAROSSA 9718 | 5:35 Rome Termini | 4h46 | 10:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9682 · FRECCIAROSSA 9710+ Regionale TRENORD 2617 | 5:38 Rome Termini | 4h10 | 9:48 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
InterCityNotte 89512+ Regionale Veloce 3032 · Regionale TRENORD 2631 | 6:06 Rome Ostiense | 10h42 | 16:48 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9606 · FRECCIAROSSA 9717+ Regionale TRENORD 2619 | 6:25 Rome Termini | 4h23 | 10:48 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8502+ Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 6:45 Rome Termini | 4h21 | 11:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9608 · FRECCIAROSSA 8502+ Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 6:50 Rome Termini | 4h16 | 11:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9406 · FRECCIAROSSA 9724 | 7:35 Rome Termini | 4h46 | 12:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9612 · FRECCIAROSSA 9723 | 7:50 Rome Termini | 4h46 | 12:36 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
8956 | On time 8:25 Rome Termini | 3h49 | 12:14 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 · FRECCIAROSSA 9726 | 8:50 Rome Termini | 4h01 | 12:51 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9620 · FRECCIAROSSA 9727 | 9:25 Rome Termini | 4h11 | 13:36 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ Regionale TRENORD 2632 | 9:50 Rome Termini | 4h16 | 14:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 10:20 Rome Termini | 7h46 | 18:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Intercity 588+ Regionale 16026 | 10:20 Rome Termini | 7h53 | 18:13 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8509 · FRECCIAROSSA 9729 | 10:50 Rome Termini | 4h02 | 14:52 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+ Regionale TRENORD 2631 | 11:50 Rome Termini | 4h58 | 16:48 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9630+ Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 | 11:50 Rome Termini | 4h16 | 16:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
8960 | On time 12:25 Rome Termini | 3h49 | 16:14 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9420 · FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 12:36 Rome Termini | 4h45 | 17:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 | 12:43 Rome Tiburtina | 7h23 | 20:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
Intercity 590+ Regionale TRENORD 2641 | 12:43 Rome Tiburtina | 9h05 | 21:48 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 | 12:50 Rome Termini | 4h58 | 17:48 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 4500+ Intercity 684+ Regionale TRENORD 2645 | 13:19 Roma Aurelia | 10h29 | 23:48 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9636 · FRECCIAROSSA 9747+ Regionale TRENORD 2633 | 13:20 Rome Termini | 4h28 | 17:48 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9638 · FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 13:50 Rome Termini | 4h15 | 18:05 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9640 · FRECCIAROSSA 9751+ Regionale TRENORD 2635 | 14:20 Rome Termini | 4h28 | 18:48 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8520+ Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 14:50 Rome Termini | 4h16 | 19:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9644 · FRECCIAROSSA 9755+ Regionale TRENORD 2637 | 15:20 Rome Termini | 4h28 | 19:48 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9646 · FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 15:50 Rome Termini | 4h16 | 20:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 16:50 Rome Termini | 4h16 | 21:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9652 · FRECCIAROSSA 9763 | 17:20 Rome Termini | 4h16 | 21:36 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8526+ Regionale TRENORD 2648 | 17:50 Rome Termini | 4h16 | 22:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+ Regionale TRENORD 2643 | 18:20 Rome Termini | 4h28 | 22:48 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9662+ Regionale TRENORD 2645 | 18:50 Rome Termini | 4h58 | 23:48 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
8968 | 19:25 Rome Termini | 3h49 | 23:14 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9668+ Autobus TRENORD 5647A | 19:50 Rome Termini | 5h44 | 1:34 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9668+ Regionale TRENORD 2647 · Autobus TRENORD 9647A | 19:50 Rome Termini | 5h29 | 1:19 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
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Overview: Train from Rome to Desenzano del Garda
Trains from Rome to Desenzano del Garda run on average 35 times per day, taking around 6h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 427 km distance in 3h 49m.
Distance 427 km |
Average train duration 6h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity from Rome to Desenzano del Garda trainsItalo, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity trains will get you between Rome and Desenzano del Garda from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Rome to Desenzano del Garda train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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 Rome and Desenzano del Garda
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- 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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