The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Garda
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Garda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Garda will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 10 buses that leave Milan for Garda on Mon, Nov 10, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 10 the direct buses cover the 119 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Mon, Nov 10 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare bus and train for Milan to Garda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 119 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Milan to Garda bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Garda buses for tomorrow, Monday, November 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2807 | 1:15 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2h20 | 3:35 AM Verona, Viale Andrea Palladio (Tamoil) | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 | 6:15 AM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 1h55 | 8:10 AM Desenzano del Garda, Desenzano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2809 | 6:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2h20 | 8:50 AM Verona, Viale Andrea Palladio (Tamoil) | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 | 8:15 AM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 1h55 | 10:10 AM Desenzano del Garda, Desenzano | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 | 10:15 AM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 1h55 | 12:10 PM Desenzano del Garda, Desenzano | 0 transfersDirect | |
2895 | 10:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 2h20 | 1:05 PM Verona, Viale Andrea Palladio (Tamoil) | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 | 1:15 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 1h55 | 3:10 PM Desenzano del Garda, Desenzano | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 | 3:15 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 1h55 | 5:10 PM Desenzano del Garda, Desenzano | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 | 4:15 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 1h55 | 6:10 PM Desenzano del Garda, Desenzano | 0 transfersDirect | |
174 | 5:15 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 1h55 | 7:10 PM Desenzano del Garda, Desenzano | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Garda
Buses from Milan to Garda run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 119 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 119 km |
Average bus duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Milan to GardaYou can travel by bus between Milan to Garda with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Milan to Garda
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Garda by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Garda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Milan to Garda
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station, near the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 1A
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
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