Venice to Peschiera del Garda train

Trains from Venice to Peschiera del Garda

If you're planning on taking a train from Venice, you'll be glad to know numerous trains are operate this route daily. These trains tend to cover the 79 miles (127 km) between the two destinations in an average time of around 1h 50min, depending on the stopovers along the way and the type of train you take. All trains travelling between these destinations will depart from Santa Lucia, the main train station in Venice, and travel to Peschiera del Garda station. These routes start as early as 06:10 a.m. and run a couple of times an hour until later in the evening.

Venice to Peschiera del Garda Train Time: Daily Departures

Due to the popularity of this route with visitors and locals alike, you'll be happy to know there are a wide variety of daily choices when taking the train from Venice. The first train typically departs around 06:10 a.m. each morning and there are several trains most hours between then and when the last train leaves around 08:10 p.m. During the week, you'll typically find around 23 trains operating routes between these two destinations. Trains are operated by either Trenitalia or Italo. Trenitalia offer close to 20 trips a day, while Italo typically has at least four daily trips

How long is the journey by train from Venice to Peschiera del Garda?

Your travel time when taking a train to Peschiera del Garda depends largely on the type of train you end up on, as well as the route you're taking and the number of stops along the way. If you're taking one of the high_speed trains operated by either Trenitalia or Italo with a direct route, your travel time will be between 1h 15min and 1h 30min. If you're taking one of the Regionale intercity trains between the destinations with a single stopover en route, your travel time will be between 1h 46min and 2h 20min.

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What is/are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Venice to Peschiera del Garda?

Departure train station: Your train route will always leave from the same station. Santa Lucia is the main train station in Venice and a transport hub for the city. The station is situated in the centre of Venice right on the Grand Canal. Santa Lucia is a station with 23 platforms handling trips throughout the country. You'll have access to luggage storage facilities on platform one, with ATMs in various locations throughout the terminus. If you're travelling first_class, you'll find the Trenitalia lounge near platform 13, while Italo offers a smaller Casa Italo that offers free WiFi and seating for all classes. If you're looking for something to eat, the station boasts a cafe_style food court where you can buy snacks and something to drink.

Arrival train station: Peschiera del Garda train station is the main station serving the area in the region of Veneto and forms part of the Milan _ Venice railway line. This railway station is located in Piazzale Stazione along the Minicio River's eastern bank. The station is home to basic amenities including toilets, ATMs, and luggage storage services.

Which train companies travel from Venice to Peschiera del Garda?

If you're travelling this route via train, you'll find two operators providing trains daily. The least frequent of the two is Italo, which operate high_speed trains travelling directly from Santa Lucia to Peschiera del Garda in around 1h 30min. You'll find at least four Italo trains making this journey. Trenitalia is the other train company offering routes between these two destinations. There are three types of trains in operation, two high_speed trains and one long_distance intercity train. The majority of the high_speed trains operate direct routes between the two destinations, while the Regionale intercity trains usually have a single stopover en route and tend to take a little longer than the high_speed trains.

Italo trains from Venice to Peschiera del Garda

Italo is the less frequent of the two train operators offering routes between these two destinations. There are at least four trips daily that run directly from Venice Santa Lucia and Peschiera del Garda. These high_speed trips are some of the fastest available and will get you to your destination in around 1h 30min without any stopovers.

Trenitalia trains from Venice to Peschiera del Garda

Trenitalia is the more frequent option and operate many of the routes available throughout Italy. There are three trains in operation along this route. The Regionale intercity trains which travel a little slower than the others and typically have a single changeover en route. The two other options are both high_speed trains that typically don't have a stopover en route.

Train Venice to Peschiera del Garda: Services on Board

When travelling these routes, you'll typically have the choice of first and second_class tickets. First_class won't give you additional luggage allowances, though you will have access to larger seats, more legroom, charging stations, free WiFi, a foldable table, and access to the drinks and food carts when they're available. When it comes to luggage, you'll usually be limited to one large stowaway piece of luggage over and above your hand luggage, which includes handbags, laptop bags, etc. Travelling with pets is allowed but limited to two small pets and you must keep them restrained in a suitable pet carrier for the whole trip. You may travel with a foldable bike on most trains, provided there is space but you'll have to book space for non_foldable bikes a day or two in advance. If you're travelling with a disability, we suggest calling the train company 48h ahead of time to arrange the assistance you need.

Night trains Venice

Due to the distance covered and the speed of the trains, night trains are unfortunately not necessary on these journeys. The last train in the evening leaves around 08:10 p.m. and will get you to your destination in under two hours, so there's no need for a night train.

Traveling by train: Sustainable journey

Travelling by train between destinations is one of the most eco_friendly means of transport next two walking and biking. Travelling by car or by plane can emit more than 70% of carbon into the atmosphere. If you were to travel between Santa Lucia and Peschiera del Garda by car, there would be close to 3 times as much CO2 emitted, while a plane would mean around four times as much. Trains also use their space more efficiently and offer less noise pollution.

How to find cheap train tickets from Venice to Peschiera del Garda?

There are numerous ways to ensure you get the cheapest tickets available. Take advantage of the Omio Magazine and the tips offered for efficient travel. The Omio platform allows you to receive information that's been consolidated from a range of online resources and provided on a single results page with the ability to filter according to price. If you book your tickets in advance you can avoid the higher prices closer to the departure dates. Searching with flexible dates offers the opportunity to take advantage of different deals on different days.

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To Peschiera del Garda by train—travel tips

Peschiera del Garda is a resort town located at the southern tip of Lake Garda in Italy. It's located a short trip away from Verona, at the foot of the morainic hills. You'll find bicycle tracks throughout the city cypresses, antique mills, and olive groves. There are a variety of things to do in the region that includes spending time along the lakes, and additional fun parks, as well as cultural, sporting, and musical events. A couple of things worth checking out in the area include:

• Head to Gardaland Resort with your kids and enjoy your time at the amusement park
• Visit the centuries_old gateway, Porta Verona
• Spend some time on the dog_oriented beach, Braccobaldo Beach
• Head to Spiaggia Bergamini and enjoy the lakeside beach and mountain views
• Go golfing at Golf Club Paradiso del Garda
• Check out some of Warhol's art at Palazzina Storica
• Visit the 19th_century neoclassical military fort
• Walk along the Canale di mezzo