Lake Garda

The closest airports to reach the Brescia side of Lake Garda are:

1. “Valerio Catullo” International Airport, Verona Villafranca

The international airport connecting Verona with Italian cities such as Rome, Naples, Palermo, as well as with international destinations. It is about 30 km from Lake Garda.

Airport IATA code: VRN
www.aeroportoverona.it

2. “Il Caravaggio” International Airport, Bergamo Orio al Serio

Ryanair’s European hub, connecting Italy and major European cities with low-cost flights; it is about 80 km from Lake Garda.

Airport IATA code: BGY
www.milanbergamoairport.it

3. Milan Linate International Airport

The international airport connecting Milan with many Italian and European cities. It is about 100 km from Lake Garda.

Airport IATA code: LIN
www.milanolinate-airport.com

4. Milan Malpensa International Airport

Milan Malpensa International Airport connects Milan with Europe (low cost flights with Easy Jet, Terminal 2) and all the continents (Terminal 1). It is about 1 hour and 40 minutes from Lake Garda.

Airport IATA code: MXP
www.milanomalpensa-airport.com

From the airport you can either continue by bus or taxi or rent a car to easily reach the main tourist locations on the lake.

Lake Garda is easily reachable by car thanks to rapid connections to the main highways of Northern Italy. For people arriving from abroad, the proximity to the Swiss border and European highways makes a car an excellent choice for exploring the area.

• A4 Milan-Venice highway: Desenzano del Garda or Sirmione exits
• A22 Modena-Brenner highway: Affi exit
• A35 BreBeMi highway: once you arrive in Brescia, you can reach Lake Garda via the SS45bis or the SS11 Roads

The Brescia side of Lake Garda is well connected by bus, whether you are arriving from within Italy or foreign countries.

The bus service along the Gardesana Occidentale Road (SS45bis) is managed by the company Arriva, whereas  Flixbus offers rides connecting the main tourist resorts such as Desenzano del Garda and Sirmione to the most important Italian and international destinations.

The railway network is a convenient and fast solution to reach the Brescia side of Lake Garda. Railway lines connect Lake Garda with many Italian cities, including Milan, Verona and Venice, but also with international destinations such as Zurich and Munich.

The main stations are located in Desenzano del Garda and Brescia, and are served both by regional and high-speed trains. From here, you can continue to the lakeside resorts by bus or taxi.

You can reach Lake Garda with:

• Trenitalia
• Italo Treno
• ÖBB
• DB

The bus is an excellent option for getting around Lake Garda and reaching the various locations on its Brescia side. The main connections are managed by public transportation companies Arriva and APAM.

Buses are frequent and cover even the smallest towns, making it easy to explore the entire area. In Sirmione the Chiamabus service is also active, to move easily between the various hamlets of the town.

Another comfortable and panoramic way to get around Lake Garda is to use the ferries and boats of the company Navigazione Laghi Navigarda, which offers connections between the numerous towns on the Brescia side of the lake such as Desenzano, Sirmione, Limone and Salò.

Thanks to these means of transportation, you can cross the lake while enjoying a spectacular view of the mountains and the villages that overlook its waters. You can also bring your own bicycle on board.

For information on timetables, routes and fares visit the Navigazione Laghi Navigarda website.

For faster and more comfortable travel, you can opt for taxis or the car rental with driver (NCC) service.

Taxis are available in the main cities and tourist resorts of Lake Garda, such as Desenzano del Garda and Sirmione. The NCC service is perfect for people seeking greater privacy, comfort and flexibility: modern cars and experienced drivers can accompany tourists to different destinations.

Both options are ideal for those who prefer direct and personalized transportation, without intermediate stops. To book a taxi or the NCC service, refer to the companies operating in the area of interest.

To explore Lake Garda independently, renting a car is one of the most practical options. Several companies offer car rental services in the main cities and airports in the area, allowing you to move freely between the towns on the Brescia side of the lake.

Another very popular solution is bike rental, especially for those who wish to ride along the numerous cycle routes that wind along the lake and immerse themselves in nature. Exploring the lake by bike is a one-of-a-kind experience, where you can enjoy the scenery in a sustainable and active way.

To rent a car or bike, refer to the companies operating in the area of interest.

Discover the tourist offices of the main locations on Lake Garda

Lake Garda has numerous infopoints strategically located in the main tourist resorts. A point of reference for planning your stay, the infopoints offer free information on accommodation, events, itineraries and attractions in the area.

Before accessing each infopoint, it is advisable to check the opening hours, as they may vary depending on the season:

• Gardone Riviera | Corso Repubblica, 1 – Tel. +39 334 2825186
• Valvestino | Loc. Molino di Bollone – Tel. +39 0365 745060
• Tremosine | Piazza Marconi, 1 – Tel. +39 0365 953185
• Salò | Piazza Sant’Antonio – Tel. +39 036521423
• Desenzano
  • Via Porto Vecchio, 34 – Tel. +39 030 3748726
  • Piazza Einaudi (Desenzano station) – Tel. +39 339 3655303
• Felice del Benaco | Piazza Municipio – Tel. +39 0365 62541
• Sirmione | Viale Marconi, 8 – Tel. +39 030 7285327
• Lonato | Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 12 – Tel. +39 030 91392216
• Gargnano | Via Roma, 45 – Tel. +39 0365 042100
• Tignale | Via Europa, 7 – Tel. +39 0365 73354
• Toscolano Maderno | Piazza SS Maria del Benaco – Tel. +39 331 2356766
• Padenghe | Via Italo Barbieri, 3 – Tel. +39 030 9908889
• Limone
  • Lungolago Marconi, 40 – Tel. +39 0365 954265
  • Via IV Novembre, 29/L – Tel. +39 0365 954720

Discover the useful numbers to make the most of your stay on Lake Garda

Enjoy your stay on Lake Garda in maximum comfort and complete safety: discover the useful numbers and contacts for emergencies to always keep at hand.

Health care 

• Single number for emergencies (ambulance, police, fire brigade) | 112 – Smartphone App “Where ARE U”
• Single European number for non-urgent care 116117
• Asst garda (social health system) 030 9145576 https://www.asst-garda.it/
• Desenzano del Garda Hospital 030 91451 https://www.asstgarda.it/ospedali/desenzano/pronto-soccorso/
• Gavardo Hospital 0365 3781 https://www.asst-garda.it/ospedali/gavardo/prontosoccorso/

In case of emergencies

• Public utility number 1500
• Coast Guard 1530
• State Forestry Corps 1515
• Roadside assistance 803116
  *for foreign motorists in possession of a mobile phone with a foreign operator 800 116800
• Road Safety Information Coordination Center (cciss) 1518

Pharmacies 24/7

• SALÒ | Farmacia De Paoli, via San Carlo 7, Tel. +39 0365 20822
• DESENZANO 
  • Farmacia di Rivoltella, via Giuseppe di Vittorio 1, Tel. +39 030 9110776
  • Farmacia De Gressi, via Santa Maria 1, Tel. +39 030 9143497,farmaciadegressi.it
  • Farmacia Granelli, Piazza Cappelletti 10, Tel. +39 030 9141103
  • Farmacia Grezze, Via Adua Presso Centro Commerciale Le Vele, Tel. +39 030 9911939
• LONATO | Farmacia S. Antonio Abate, via Cavalieri di Vittorio Veneto 16, Tel. +39 030 9913988
• CALVAGESE | Farmacia Barba, via Vittorio Veneto 3, Tel. +39 030 601015
• TOSCOLANO MADERNO | Farmacia Gloria, via Statale 19, Tel. +39 0365 641040
• MANERBA | Farmacia Valverde, via Atleti Azzurri d’Italia 9, Tel. +39 0365 1903621
• LIMONE | Farmacia di Limone, via IV Novembre 29/E, Tel. +39 0365 954045
• POZZOLENGO | Farmacia Andreoli, Piazza Repubblica 16, Tel. +39 030 918359
• FELICE | Farmacia De Giuli, Viale Italia 4, Tel. +39 0365 62035

To consult the complete list and check openings, times and shifts: https://www.federfarma.brescia.it/it-it/turni2.php

Post offices

• DESENZANO
  • via Durighello 2D, Tel. +39 030 9110370
  • via Crocifisso 23, Tel. +39 030 9147611
• LIMONE | via Caldogno 1L, Tel. +39 0365 954746
• PADENGHE | Piazza Caduti 12, Tel. +39 030 9907055
• MANERBA | via Boschetti 3, Tel. +39 0365 551033
• MONIGA | piazza S. Martino 1, +39 0365 502032
• PADENGHE | piazza Caduti SN, Tel. +39 030 9907055
• PUEGNAGO | via Provinciale 2, Tel. +39 0365 030309
• SAN FELICE | piazza Innocenzo 1, Tel. +39 0365 62026
• SIRMIONE
  • via Praissa 10, Tel. +39 030 9905559
  • Largo Faselo Bitinico 1, Tel. +39 030 916195
• GARDONE RIVIERA
  • via Roma 10/A, Tel. +39 0365 20862
  • via Cipani Gian Battista 65A, Tel. +39 0365 030300
• GARGNANO
  • via San Martino 1, Tel. +39 0365 030316
  • via Tavernini 22, Tel. +39 0365 72921
• TOSCOLANO MADERNO
  • via Statale 5, Tel. +39 0365 030307
  • largo Matteotti 13, Tel. +39 0365 641009
• SALÒ | via Canottieri 10, Tel. +39 0365 440834
• SOIANO | via Ciucani 8, Tel. +39 0365 674058
• TREMOSINE S/G | via papa Giovanni XXIII 9, Tel. +39 0365 030335

Currency exchange

• Western Union
  • Desenzano d/G, via stretta Castello 39 | Tel. +39 030 914 4298
• MoneyGram
  • Desenzano d/G, via crocifisso 23 | Tel. +39 030 914 7611
  • Padenghe s/G, piazza S. Martino 1 | Tel. +39 0365 502032
  • San Felice del Benaco, piazza Innocenzo Moniga 1 | Tel. +39 0365 62026

Wi-fi on Lake Garda 

Check the Wifi connections in the area by visiting these channels:

• Smart Area Brescia
• WIFI ITALIA

Immerse yourself in the artistic, cultural and landscape treasures of Lake Garda together with accredited tour guides! For information and to book a tour:

ArteconNoi Srl
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Associazione Arnaldo da Brescia
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Associazione Gardaguide
info@guidelagodigarda.it | Website

BidiBrescia – Il Mosaico s.n.c.
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Assoguide Sebino
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Associazione Guida Artistica
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