The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€42
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 41 trains that leave Bologna for Desenzano del Garda on Tue, Apr 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Apr 21 the direct trains cover the 125 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Tue, Apr 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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.
Regionale TTPER 17870 · Regionale TRENORD 26205:20 AM2h46Bologna Centrale8:06 AMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€171One-way1 transfer
Regionale 16032 · Regionale TRENORD 26226:05 AM2h55Bologna Centrale9:00 AMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€171One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3760 · Regionale TRENORD 26488:05 PM2h01Bologna Centrale10:06 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€171One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale TRENORD 26362:10 PM1h56Bologna Centrale4:06 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€171One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale TRENORD 26248:10 AM1h56Bologna Centrale10:06 AMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€171One-way1 transfer
89602:46 PM1h28Bologna Centrale4:14 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€421One-way0 transfers
895610:46 AM1h28Bologna Centrale12:14 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€421One-way0 transfers
89689:46 PM1h28Bologna Centrale11:14 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€421One-way0 transfers
8966+
Regionale Veloce 35748:46 PM1h31Bologna Centrale10:17 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€331One-way1 transfer
8956+
FRECCIAROSSA 972410:46 AM1h35Bologna Centrale12:21 PMDesenzano del Garda-Sirmione€461One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna to Desenzano del Garda
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 125 km
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€17 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Desenzano del Garda train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Desenzano del Garda trains for today, Monday, April 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9638 · FRECCIAROSSA 9749 | 3:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h09 | 6:05 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3846 · Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 6:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 610+ Regionale TRENORD 2642 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h03 | 7:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9646 · FRECCIAROSSA 9757 | 5:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 8:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3848 · Regionale TRENORD 2644 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 8:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8524+ Regionale TRENORD 2646 | 7:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h50 | 9:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9652 · FRECCIAROSSA 9763 | 7:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h10 | 9:36 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3760 · Regionale TRENORD 2648 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h01 | 10:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8526+ Regionale TRENORD 2648 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h50 | 10:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9660+ Regionale TRENORD 2643 | 8:26 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h22 | 10:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8966+ Regionale Veloce 3574 | 8:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h31 | 10:17 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8528+ Regionale TRENORD 2645 | 9:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h32 | 11:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8968 | 9:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 11:14 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9668+ Regionale TRENORD 2607 · Autobus TRENORD 2607A | 9:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h27 | 1:23 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, April 21 | |||||
InterCityNotte 774+ FRECCIAROSSA 9700 | 4:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h49 | 7:14 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17870 · Regionale TRENORD 2620 | 5:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h46 | 8:06 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16032 · Regionale TRENORD 2622 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h55 | 9:00 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16032+ FRECCIAROSSA 9706 | 6:05 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h16 | 8:21 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3466 · Regionale TRENORD 2624 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 10:06 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 17410 · Regionale TRENORD 10822 · Regionale TRENORD 2623 | 8:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h58 | 12:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8502+ Regionale TRENORD 2626 | 9:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h50 | 11:06 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8954+ Regionale TRENORD 2628 | 9:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h20 | 12:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8954+ Regionale TRENORD 2632 | 9:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h20 | 2:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8954+ Autobus TRENORD 2632A | 9:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h30 | 2:16 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 10824 · Regionale TRENORD 2625 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h58 | 1:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9406 · FRECCIAROSSA 9724 | 10:01 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h20 | 12:21 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8956+ Autobus TRENORD 2632A | 10:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h30 | 2:16 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8956 | 10:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 12:14 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8956+ Regionale TRENORD 2632 | 10:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h20 | 2:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8956+ FRECCIAROSSA 9724 | 10:46 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h35 | 12:21 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8506 · FRECCIAROSSA 9726 | 11:16 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h35 | 12:51 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8810 · FRECCIAROSSA 9727 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 2h18 | 1:36 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3842 · Regionale TRENORD 2632 | 12:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h01 | 2:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8508+ Regionale TRENORD 2632 | 12:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h50 | 2:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 8509 · FRECCIAROSSA 9729 | 1:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h36 | 2:52 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale TRENORD 2636 | 2:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h56 | 4:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8960 | 2:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h28 | 4:14 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 0 transfersDirect | |
8960+ Regionale TRENORD 2638 | 2:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h20 | 5:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8960+ Regionale TRENORD 2640 | 2:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h20 | 6:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
8960+ Regionale 16026 | 2:46 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h27 | 6:13 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9420 · FRECCIAROSSA 9744 | 3:01 PM Bologna Centrale | 2h20 | 5:21 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda
Trains from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 12:24 AM |
Last train 10:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda trainsRegionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Bologna and Desenzano del Garda from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
Italo
Frecciarossa
Intercity
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Desenzano del Garda, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Desenzano del Garda
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Piazza Einaudi.
- Ristorante Esplanade
- Trattoria Alessi
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Mayer & Splendid
- Hotel Piroscafo
- Hotel Bonotto
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Line LN026
- Ferry: Desenzano del Garda ferry terminal is a 15-minute walk away
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