Is there a bus transfer from Verona to Lake Garda?

There's no direct Verona Airport to Lake Garda transfer by bus. You will first need to take the Airlink 199 bus into Verona and then take the VR-Garda bus line to Lake Garda. The total journey time will be around 2 hours – not including waiting times, and the cost will be €8 per person.



Yes, there is a very efficient and frequent bus transfer service from Verona to Lake Garda, primarily operated by the regional transport company ATV (Azienda Trasporti Verona). In 2026, the most popular routes are the 163 and 165 lines, which connect the Verona Porta Nuova railway station to the southeastern shores of the lake, including popular towns like Lazise, Bardolino, and Garda. For travelers arriving at the Verona Catullo Airport (VRN), there is a dedicated "Airlink" shuttle that takes you to the central station, where you can easily transfer to these lake-bound buses. During the peak summer season, ATV typically introduces the Garda Express and other "X" lines that offer faster, direct connections with fewer stops. The journey usually takes between 45 and 90 minutes depending on your final destination and traffic. Tickets can be purchased at the station kiosks, via the "Ticket Bus Verona" app, or directly from the driver for a small surcharge, making it the most affordable way to reach the lake from the city.

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A bus ride from Verona to southern towns on lake Garda cost 3-6 euros per person one way (prices in 2023). The buses in Verona to Lake Garda usually start from Piazza Bra or Verona Porta Nuova train station. Bear in mind that often, the earliest buses start directly from Verona Porta Nuova train station.

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The distance from Verona Airport to Garda is 38 km. Taking a Verona Airport taxi or a private transfer will take around 35 minutes to get there, while the public buses will take closer to 2 hours to reach Lake Garda.

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The fastest trains from Verona to Desenzano del Garda/Sirmione take around 19 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 35 kilometres. On weekdays, the first train leaving Verona is scheduled to depart at around 05:45. The last departure is usually at around 22:49.

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By train. The closest railway stations to Lake Garda are Desenzano and Peschiera del Garda to reach the southern part, Rovereto for the northern part.

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The bus terminus is in the square in front of Verona Porta Nuova railway station. For timetables and routes, check out the Azienda Trasporti Verona (ATV) Web site.

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There are two ways to get from Verona Airport to Lake Garda; taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi will take just 35 minutes to reach Garda and will cost around €75. On the other hand, taking the public buses will take closer to 2 hours, as there is no direct connection, and this trip will cost €8 per person.

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Train travel can be a very enjoyable and relaxing way to getting around and there are good links to the bottom part of the lake. Due to the mountains the main lines run East / West, which means such places as Milan, Verona and Venice are all within easy reach without a car.

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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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On the beach, on the hills or in the mountains, during summer or winter, at Lake Garda you can walk everywhere, just choose the route you want to do. If you like to walk on the flat, there are plenty of kilometers of beaches and cycle lanes.

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It's just a short ride to Verona or Trento or even Venice, which is less than 2 hours drive from Lake Garda. Whatever you choose, Lake Garda has plenty to offer for everyone. Here you can find an organized day tour to Verona and also a day tour from Lake Garda to Venice.

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Taking the bus is a great way to travel around Lake Garda. Numerous bus lines connect the many lakefront towns and can also take you all the way to several nearby large Italian cities like Verona, Brescia, and Rovereto.

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The main difference in the scenery is really north to south. The scenery in the north is more spectacular because of the mountains, the central area is hilly and the south is flat. The lake is very narrow at the northern end and wider at the south.

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One of the most beautiful, most famous, and most visited towns of Lake Garda is certainly Limone del Garda, on the Brescian coast, 35km from the town of Salò and 9.5km from Riva del Garda, built along the 45 bis Western Gardesana Highway.

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For a castle and Roman ruins, go to Lake Garda; for opulent villas and gardens, opt for Lake Como. Lake Como's town of Sirmione may be touristy, but it also boasts two popular sights: the imposing Scaligero Castle, which dates back to the 13th century, and the ruins of the Grotte di Catullo, an ancient Roman spa.

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By Rail. If you are travelling by train, the stations on the southern shore of Lake Garda are Desenzano and Peschiera del Garda. The nearest station to the northern area of the lake is Rovereto.

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