Lake Garda Buses
Latest page update: 31 January 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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The Lake Garda buses are an efficient and affordable way to travel between the towns surrounding the lake.
Several regional bus companies operate services, with the main providers being ATV (Azienda Trasporti Verona) on the eastern shore and Arriva Italia on the western shore. These companies connect Lake Garda with major cities such as Verona, Brescia, and Rovereto, as well as train stations in Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano del Garda. |
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The ATV company operates frequent buses from Verona to towns on the eastern shore, including Garda, Bardolino, Torri del Benaco, and Malcesine. These services depart from Verona Porta Nuova station and take approximately 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the destination. Arriva Italia serves the western shore, with routes linking Brescia to Salò, Gardone Riviera, Toscolano Maderno, and Limone sul Garda. Buses from Brescia to Riva del Garda take about two hours.
For those arriving by train, bus connections from Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano del Garda link to other lakeside destinations. Rovereto, the nearest station for northern towns like Riva del Garda and Arco, also has regular bus services.
Tickets are affordable, typically costing between €2 and €10 depending on the distance traveled. Buses range from standard regional coaches to modern air-conditioned vehicles.
In summer, additional services operate to accommodate tourists. While bus schedules can be limited in smaller towns, they provide a convenient alternative to driving, particularly for those exploring the lake without a car.
For those arriving by train, bus connections from Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano del Garda link to other lakeside destinations. Rovereto, the nearest station for northern towns like Riva del Garda and Arco, also has regular bus services.
Tickets are affordable, typically costing between €2 and €10 depending on the distance traveled. Buses range from standard regional coaches to modern air-conditioned vehicles.
In summer, additional services operate to accommodate tourists. While bus schedules can be limited in smaller towns, they provide a convenient alternative to driving, particularly for those exploring the lake without a car.