Train Travel from Lake Garda to Venice: No Direct Service
There is no direct train from "Garda" town to Venice. The town of Garda (on the eastern shore) has no railway station.
Actual Route
- Bus/Taxi from Garda to Peschiera del Garda station (5–10 min, 3 km).
- Regional Train (Trenitalia/Italo) from Peschiera del Garda to Venezia Santa Lucia (Venice main island station).
Journey Details
- Duration: 1 hour 26 minutes (fastest regional).
- Frequency: ~1 train/hour.
- Cost: ~€10–15 one-way (2nd class, booked day-of).
- Stops: Typically Desenzano, Brescia, Verona Porta Nuova, Vicenza, Padova, then Venezia.
Alternative
From Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione station (also on the line, 10 min bus from Sirmione/Garda), same trains, ~1h 35m to Venice.
Tip: Buy tickets on Trenitalia or Italo apps. Validate paper tickets on platform (green machines).
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