With a population of 3,611, Garda is a must-see destination in Veneto, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Garda has to offer.
Although Garda doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 75 miles from Garda. The shortest flight to Garda from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 31h 45m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Garda, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Garda to Milan takes 1h 10m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $65 for a 3h 13m trip.
Another option to get to Garda is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 74 miles from Garda. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garda, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Garda takes 85 miles and will cost you around $20. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 105 miles.
Expect to pay $3.11 per litre in Garda (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.24 and $49.65. The most frequently booked car type in Garda is Standard (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.