Which Italian lake is closest to Venice?

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.



People Also Ask

Being one of the most beautiful destinations in Italy, it will come as no surprise that Lake Como is extremely popular. Furthermore, the main tourist season here is rather short – approximately from March through October, with most tourists visiting in the peak summer months (June – September).

MORE DETAILS

Traveling from Tuscany to the Italian Lakes District is approximately a 240-mile (388-kilometer) trip, assuming you start in Florence and go to Como, on the shore of Lake Como. By car, that drive takes about four hours, with the train ride lasting about the same time.

MORE DETAILS

Yes, it is possible to travel from Venice to Como San Giovanni without having to change trains. There is 1 direct train from Venice to Como San Giovanni each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.

MORE DETAILS

Lake Garda and Lake Como – two supremely beautiful locations, flanked by gloriously ornate homes and hotels. Check in to one of these, and you'll be living the Italian highlife in no time.

MORE DETAILS

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.

MORE DETAILS

Lake Lugano lies across the Italian-Swiss border, where lakeside villages back onto the surrounding mountains, including the World Heritage Site, Monte San Giorgio.

MORE DETAILS

Beautiful Lake Como is just a short trip from Milan. From Milan, on the other hand, it's an hour to the southernmost tip of Lake Como, by either car or train. (There, the train station you want is either Como Lago or Como San Giovanni, depending on where on the lake you're going).

MORE DETAILS

If Lake Como is for relaxation plus some adventure, then the Amalfi Coast area is the opposite — plenty of adventure with the options of enjoying a beach day, should you chose.

MORE DETAILS

The best time to visit Lake Como and its surrounding areas would be from April to October, when the weather gets warm and mild. The territory is characterized as having a subcontinental climate, with cold winters and muggy summers; humidity is particularly high throughout the whole year.

MORE DETAILS