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Villa Romana e Antiquarium di Desenzano del Garda
Archaeological museum within the Roman villa complex, displaying mosaics and finds that illuminate daily life in ancient Desenzano.
Cheapest price on 02 Sept
£12
Average ticket price on 02 Sept
£24
Fastest journey on 02 Sept
1 h 21 m
Average journey duration on 02 Sept
1 h 21 m
Trains on 02 Sept
61
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice 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 Venice to Desenzano del Garda will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
On Wed 02 Sept, we found 61 trains from Venice to Desenzano del Garda, including 37 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626
Regionale 17208 · Regionale TRENORD 2642
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642
Regionale 17164 · Regionale TRENORD 2622
FRECCIAROSSA 9726
FRECCIAROSSA 9736
FRECCIAROSSA 9718
FRECCIAROSSA 9744
FRECCIAROSSA 9754Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Desenzano del Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, while a coach costs an average of £96.
Distance: 140 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £96 Average Price |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Desenzano del Garda trains for today, Tuesday 1 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9726 | 11:30 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 12:51 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 | 12:23 Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 14:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9732 | 12:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 14:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9732 | 13:00 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 14:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TRENORD 2634 | 13:23 Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 15:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9729 | 13:30 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 14:52 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736 | 13:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 15:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
8984 | 13:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 15:31 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736 | 14:00 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 15:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
8984 | 14:09 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 15:31 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 | 14:23 Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 16:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740 | 14:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 16:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740 | 15:00 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 16:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TRENORD 2638 | 15:23 Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 17:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 15:23 Venice Mestre | 2h43 | 18:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 15:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 17:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
8988 | 15:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 17:31 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 16:00 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 17:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
8988 | 16:09 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 17:31 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 16026 | 16:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h03 | 18:13 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 16:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h56 | 18:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 17208 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 16:17 Venice Mestre | 2h49 | 19:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 16026 | 16:23 Venice Mestre | 1h50 | 18:13 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748 | 16:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 18:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748 | 17:00 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 18:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 17:23 Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 19:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9750+ Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 17:30 Venice Mestre | 1h36 | 19:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754 | 18:18 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 19:51 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3506 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 | 18:23 Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 20:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9754 | 18:30 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 19:51 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 19:23 Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 21:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale TRENORD 2648 | 19:23 Venice Mestre | 2h43 | 22:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9762 | 19:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 21:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9762 | 20:00 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 21:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3574 · Regionale TRENORD 2648 | 20:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h56 | 22:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3574 | 20:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h07 | 22:17 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3574 | 20:23 Venice Mestre | 1h54 | 22:17 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 2 September | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9700 | 5:39 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h35 | 7:14 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700 | 5:51 Venice Mestre | 1h23 | 7:14 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
8970 | 5:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h34 | 7:31 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
8970 | 6:09 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 7:31 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3478 · Regionale TRENORD 2620 | 6:23 Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 8:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9702+ Regionale TRENORD 2620 | 6:30 Venice Mestre | 1h36 | 8:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale 17164 · Regionale TRENORD 2622 | 6:47 Venice Mestre | 2h13 | 9:00 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9706 | 6:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 8:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 17164 · Regionale TRENORD 2622 | 6:53 Venice Mestre | 2h07 | 9:00 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9706 | 7:00 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 8:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3452 | 7:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h05 | 9:15 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale 17166 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 | 7:17 Venice Mestre | 2h49 | 10:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3452 | 7:23 Venice Mestre | 1h52 | 9:15 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9708+ Regionale TRENORD 2622 | 7:30 Venice Mestre | 1h30 | 9:00 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9712+ Regionale Veloce 3452 | 7:49 Venice Mestre | 1h26 | 9:15 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713 | 8:00 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 9:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3486 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 | 8:23 Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 10:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9716+ Regionale TRENORD 2624 | 8:30 Venice Mestre | 1h36 | 10:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9718 | 9:00 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 10:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
8971 | 9:09 Venice Mestre | 1h22 | 10:31 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3428 · Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 9:23 Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 11:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TRENORD 2628 | 10:23 Venice Mestre | 1h43 | 12:06 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9724 | 10:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 1h33 | 12:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9724 | 11:00 Venice Mestre | 1h21 | 12:21 Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Venice to Desenzano del Garda run on average 44 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 25 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Desenzano del Garda — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Desenzano del Garda trip today.
Archaeological museum within the Roman villa complex, displaying mosaics and finds that illuminate daily life in ancient Desenzano.
Local art and culture venue used for exhibitions in the town centre. It is a lesser-known option for visitors seeking current displays.
Museum and cultural centre in nearby San Martino della Battaglia focused on the Risorgimento and the 1859 battle. Good for regional history.
Lakeside promenade popular for walking, views, and sunsets. A simple but rewarding way to experience Desenzano's waterfront character.
Elegant central square facing the harbour, lined with historic buildings. Ideal for a stroll, photos, and absorbing the town's atmosphere.
Historic quarter climbing towards the castle, with narrow lanes and glimpses of the lake. Best for exploring Desenzano beyond the waterfront.
Grilled or baked lake sardines from Garda, prized for their rich flavour and long local preserving tradition around the lake.
Freshwater fish, usually tench or pike, gently cooked with olive oil, herbs and Garda flavours; a classic lakeside main course.
Fresh pasta ribbons traditionally served with slow-cooked duck ragù, a hearty inland Lombard and Veronese dish common around Lake Garda.
Well-known waterfront restaurant focused on lake fish, seafood and classic Italian dishes in an elegant but relaxed setting.
Refined lakeside dining with seafood, fish and Italian classics, popular for romantic meals and views over the harbour.
Established traditional restaurant serving Garda fish, risotto and regional specialities in a polished historic-centre atmosphere.
Moderate for Lake Garda. Hotels rise in summer, but dining and local trains or buses are usually manageable compared with Italy’s pricier resort towns.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés only if service was table-based.
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Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione -> Piazza Matteotti, Desenzano del Garda
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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.

Most Venice to Desenzano del Garda trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione station pair. Use this guide to compare Venice and Desenzano del Garda train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are several cafes and restaurants inside.
Free Wi-Fi available in the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available at the entrance and near platforms.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus).
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.
Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Esplanade, Trattoria Alessi
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mayer & Splendid, Hotel Piroscafo, Hotel Bonotto.
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