How to travel by train from Venice to Desenzano on the shore of Lake Garda

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Venezia / Venice / Venedig to Desenzano del Garda by train

There isn't a high speed railway between Venice/Venezia and Desenzano, but high speed Frecce and Italo trains heading to Milano and beyond, provide the only direct train services on this route.

Routes you can take to go from Venezia / Venice / Venedig to Desenzano del Garda

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:

Route Information

Option 1: taking the Frecce trains operated by Trenitalia
Station Guides
The breathtaking exit from Venezia Santa Lucia station
Venezia Santa Lucia/Venice S. L. Rail Station Guide
Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione Guide Coming soon...
Travel Time (approx)

1hr 30 min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

8 x trains per day

Route Information

Option 2: taking the Italo trains
Station Guides
The breathtaking exit from Venezia Santa Lucia station
Venezia Santa Lucia/Venice S. L. Rail Station Guide
Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione Guide Coming soon...
Travel Time (approx)

1hr 31min

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

4 x trains per day

Route Information

Option 3: taking the Regionale Veloce train
Station Guides
The breathtaking exit from Venezia Santa Lucia station
Venezia Santa Lucia/Venice S. L. Rail Station Guide
Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione Guide Coming soon...
Travel Time (approx)

2hr 15min (approx)

Frequency

Not Every Day

Travel Info

Mon to Sat: 1 x direct train

Daily:
1 x  connection per hour

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