Can you do a day trip from Venice to Lake Garda?

Now you know just how easy it is to get from Venice to Lake Garda. There are plenty of picturesque towns and villages to explore, even if you only have one day available. So if you're currently looking for inspiration for a day trip from Venice, Lake Garda can be a very good option!



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Here are our ideas for how to get the most out of one day on Lake Garda. Make the most of your time on a tour around Lake Garda's perimeter, savoring the scenery and stopping at picturesque towns such as Limone sul Garda and Riva del Garda—all without having to fuss about transportation or parking.

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The fastest trains from Venice to Peschiera del Garda take around 1 hour and 11 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 126 kilometres. On weekdays, the first train leaving Venice is scheduled to depart at around 05:40. The last departure is usually at around 21:02.

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At 87 miles (140 km) away, Peschiera del Garda on Lake Garda is the closest lakefront city to Venice and easily reachable by train. While the lakes farther to the west, such as Lake Como or Lake Maggiore are reachable by train, a rental car is a more practical option.

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Modena is a wonderful city to combine with a holiday in Venice. Located in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northern Italy, it is a city known for its food culture and cars. Modena is arguably most famous for its balsamic vinegar.

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Yes, there is a direct train from Venice to Peschiera del Garda.

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With its undulating territory and many areas of outstanding natural beauty, Lake Garda is an extraordinary destination for anyone who enjoys trekking, excursions and walks, whether short or long, in the mountains, hills or on the plains.

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As there's no direct train from Venice to the Amalfi Coast, you'll first need to take a Frecciarossa train from Venezia Santa Lucia to Salerno – direct trains run frequently between these two stations throughout the day.

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Ok, my answer might be biased, as I'm from Verona, but also according to most of the people that I've had the chance to meet abroad, and visited both cities, while agreeing that Venice is unique, Verona is all in all nicer and becomes quickly their favourite.

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Train. Train travel is very economical and efficient in Italy (as long as there isn't a strike!). Italo and Trenitalia are the two major train companies that operate a route from Verona to Lake Garda with around 44 trains running daily between the destinations and taking between 35 – 45 mins.

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The best way to get from Venice Airport to Lake Garda is with a private taxi transfer. The distance between Venice Airport and Lake Garda is approximately 167 kilometers, meaning you can reach your destination in Lake Garda in approximately 2hr 29min.

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Verona. Verona is surely the closest big city near Lake Garda, as well as the one with the closest international airport. Moreover, it's also easily reachable by train, as there are regular connections.

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