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The cheapest and fastest trains from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 05

Cheapest price on Sep 05

€22

Average ticket price on Sep 05

€53

Fastest journey on Sep 05

4 h 23 m

Average journey duration on Sep 05

4 h 52 m

Trains on Sep 05

11

Distance

160 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Spezia 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 La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda will cost around €53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda without transferring at least once.

  • Trenitalia
    6:06 AM5h42
    La Spezia
    11:48 AMDesenzano del Garda
    €221One-way
    2 transfers
  • Trenitalia
    4:06 PM5h42
    La Spezia
    9:48 PMDesenzano del Garda
    €221One-way
    2 transfers
  • Trenitalia
    5:06 PM5h42
    La Spezia
    10:48 PMDesenzano del Garda
    €221One-way
    2 transfers
  • Trenitalia
    1:06 PM5h19
    La Spezia
    6:25 PMDesenzano del Garda
    €461One-way
    2 transfers
  • Trenitalia Intercity
    7:38 AM4h58
    La Spezia
    12:36 PMDesenzano del Garda
    €651One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €20, while a bus costs an average of €40.

Distance: 160 km

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€20

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Cheapest

€40

Average price

€34

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 4m

Average total duration

4h 34m

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30m

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3h 15m

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2h 45m

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The cheapest way to travel from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda is a train with an average price of €20.

This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda:

A train is €20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda costing on average €40.

The fastest way to travel from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Desenzano del Garda take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between La Spezia and Desenzano del Garda including taking a bus and train.

Live departures

La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda train times

The table below shows live departures for La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
RegionaleRegionale 18393+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8520+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26421:35 PM La Spezia Centrale
5h31
7:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 18393+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8520+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26421:35 PM La Spezia Centrale
5h31
7:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale TRENORD 10836 · Regionale TRENORD 26373:06 PM La Spezia Centrale
4h42
7:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale TRENORD 10836 · Regionale TRENORD 26373:06 PM La Spezia Centrale
4h42
7:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
FrecciabiancaFRECCIABIANCA 8616+IntercityIntercity 635+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 97573:43 PM La Spezia Centrale
4h23
8:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
FrecciabiancaFRECCIABIANCA 8616+IntercityIntercity 635+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 97573:43 PM La Spezia Centrale
4h23
8:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040 · Regionale TRENORD 26393:50 PM La Spezia Centrale
4h58
8:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3274 · Regionale Veloce 3040 · Regionale TRENORD 26393:50 PM La Spezia Centrale
4h58
8:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 19254 · Regionale TRENORD 10840 · Regionale TRENORD 26414:06 PM La Spezia Centrale
5h42
9:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 19254 · Regionale TRENORD 10840 · Regionale TRENORD 26414:06 PM La Spezia Centrale
5h42
9:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
IntercityIntercity 680+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26414:38 PM La Spezia Centrale
5h10
9:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 680+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26414:38 PM La Spezia Centrale
5h10
9:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale 18401+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8526+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26484:40 PM La Spezia Centrale
5h26
10:06 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 19256 · Regionale TRENORD 10842 · Regionale TRENORD 26435:06 PM La Spezia Centrale
5h42
10:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
FrecciabiancaFRECCIABIANCA 8620+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26435:46 PM La Spezia Centrale
5h02
10:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
FrecciabiancaFRECCIABIANCA 8620+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26435:46 PM La Spezia Centrale
5h02
10:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 · Regionale TRENORD 26435:50 PM La Spezia Centrale
4h58
10:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3278 · Regionale Veloce 3044 · Regionale TRENORD 26435:50 PM La Spezia Centrale
4h58
10:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 19258 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 · Regionale TRENORD 26476:06 PM La Spezia Centrale
6h42
12:48 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 19258 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2486 · Regionale TRENORD 26476:06 PM La Spezia Centrale
6h42
12:48 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
IntercityIntercity 684+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26456:38 PM La Spezia Centrale
5h10
11:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 684+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 26456:38 PM La Spezia Centrale
5h10
11:48 PM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 518+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3047 · Regionale TRENORD 26478:03 PM La Spezia Centrale
4h45
12:48 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
IntercityIntercity 518+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3047 · Regionale TRENORD 26478:03 PM La Spezia Centrale
4h45
12:48 AM Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione2 transfers
Saturday, September 5
Trenitalia Intercity4:56 AM La Spezia
4h45
9:41 AM Desenzano del Garda2 transfers
Trenitalia6:06 AM La Spezia
5h42
11:48 AM Desenzano del Garda2 transfers
Trenitalia Intercity7:38 AM La Spezia
4h58
12:36 PM Desenzano del Garda1 transfer
Trenitalia Intercity10:10 AM La Spezia
4h56
3:06 PM Desenzano del Garda1 transfer
Trenitalia Frecce10:43 AM La Spezia
4h23
3:06 PM Desenzano del Garda2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda

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Trains from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda run on average 40 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 160 km distance in 5h 42m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
160 km
Average train duration
4h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
€20
Trains per day
40
Fastest train
5h 42m
First train
1:02 AM
Last train
8:07 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
77 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda trainsIntercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa trains will get you between La Spezia and Desenzano del Garda from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Intercity

About
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Intercity Duration
4h 45m
Cheapest Intercity Price
€65
Intercity frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

Regionale

About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Regionale Duration
5h 42m
Cheapest Regionale Price
€20
Regionale frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Frecciabianca

About
Frecciabianca is a high-speed train service operated by Trenitalia, the national railway company of Italy. It is one of the most popular train services in the country, connecting major cities and towns across the country. Frecciabianca trains offer a range of ticket types, including Economy, Standard, and Business Class. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The most popular routes for Frecciabianca trains include Milan to Rome, Milan to Venice, and Rome to Naples. The journey times for these routes range from 2.5 to 4 hours, making Frecciabianca a great option for travelers looking for a fast and convenient way to get around Italy.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Frecciabianca Duration
5h 2m
Cheapest Frecciabianca Price
€22
Frecciabianca frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag and 1 piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at carriage ends
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle. Guide dogs travel free.
Quiet zone

Frecciarossa

About
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make around 200 connections across the country each day and are renowned for their comfort, speed, and reduced environmental impact. Reaching speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h), they connect major destinations such as Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, and Naples quickly and efficiently. When booking your Frecciarossa journey, you can choose between four classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. While each class offers different levels of comfort, all provide free Wi-Fi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services. Ticket options include Super Economy, Economy, and Base, making it easy to find the right balance of comfort and price for your trip.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Frecciarossa Duration
4h 23m
Cheapest Frecciarossa Price
€63
Frecciarossa frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag and 1 suitcase per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at carriage ends, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals, bar service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in Executive class
Seat reservation
Included in Executive class, optional fee for other classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, service animals free
Quiet zone
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FAQs: Trains from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Spezia 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda can start from as little as €20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda is €20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda is 5h 42m to travel the 160 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda leaves at 1:02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda leaves at 8:07 PM.
There are 40 trains a day from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda which require at least one change with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Desenzano del Garda. Take the fast train with Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda.
When taking a train from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda, you can count on Intercity, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa for the best way to get you to Desenzano del Garda. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between La Spezia and Desenzano del Garda and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Desenzano del Garda from La Spezia is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 42m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between La Spezia and Desenzano del Garda including taking a bus and train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda

Most La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda trains use the La Spezia Centrale to Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione station pair. Use this guide to compare La Spezia and Desenzano del Garda train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in La Spezia
Arrival train stations in Desenzano del Garda

Which La Spezia station do trains to Desenzano del Garda leave from?

Trains from La Spezia to Desenzano del Garda leave from La Spezia Centrale. The station is 2 km from La Spezia city centre at Stazione di La Spezia Centrale, 19122 La Spezia SP, Italy.
La Spezia CentraleStazione di La Spezia Centrale, 19122 La Spezia SP, Italy+39 892021WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to La Spezia Centrale from La Spezia city centre

La Spezia Centrale is 2 km from La Spezia city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus18, A, 6, C, La Spezia FS, Sc · 7m · €2 · every ~17 min
L e P · 4m · €2 · every ~12 min

La Spezia Centrale train station facilities and services

La Spezia Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Chef Express, Moka, Wake Up Cafe' Di Bottazzo Paolo

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free WiFi in the station with password displayed on ticket. ATMs are located inside the station.

Tickets and information

Information desks are located inside the station near the information board.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located inside the main terminal.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at La Spezia Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at La Spezia Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at La Spezia Centrale: There are elevators from the parking garage and the road into the station as well as ramps for train access.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Affittacamere Casa Dane, La Siesta, Hotel Mary.

More about La Spezia Centrale

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