Lake Garda Bus Timetables and Routes

The area surrounding Lake Garda is very large, divided between the regions of Veneto, Lombardy and Trentino-Alto Adige. Tourists who want to travel along its roads can rely on a very efficient bus network. Every day, numerous routes allow you to quickly reach all the lakeside towns and the nearby cities of Verona, Brescia, Mantua and Trento without using a car. The bus service is managed by four different transport companies, whose buses cover the entire perimeter of Lake Garda.

For those who arrive by train, the nearest stations are Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano del Garda, with several bus stops located nearby. Bus services are more frequent in spring and summer, while in autumn and winter the bus service maintains continuity on the main routes.

ATV bus timetables and routes (Verona shore)

The ATV (Azienda Trasporti Verona) buses provide regular connections between Verona Porta Nuova station, Valerio Catullo airport in Villafranca and the main towns on the eastern shore of Lake Garda. Tickets can be purchased at official ATV ticket offices or at authorised sales points, making it easier to plan the journey.

• Route 162 - Route 163 - Route 165
  These three routes operate all year round and connect Garda with Verona via Pastrengo. Line 163 also serves the Parco Natura Viva and the Villa dei Cedri thermal baths in Colà di Lazise.
• Route 164
  This route operates all year round and connects Verona to Garda via Peschiera, Lazise and Bardolino. Along the route, there are the bus stops for the amusement parks of Gardaland, Sealife Aquarium, Movieland and Caneva Aquapark.
• Route 185 (summer only)
  This route connects Garda, Bardolino and Lazise directly with Verona, providing a quick solution for those who want to reach the city centre without changing buses.
• Route 199 (Airlink)
  This route operates all year round and connects Verona Porta Nuova railway station with Valerio Catullo Airport in Villafranca every 20 minutes.
• Route 479 (summer only)
  This route departs from Lazise and arrives in Affi, making it useful for those who want to reach popular tourist destinations such as the Villa dei Cedri thermal baths in Colà or the Parco Natura Viva nature park in Bussolengo.
• Route 482 (March–October)
  This route connects Peschiera del Garda with Valeggio sul Mincio, Borghetto and Villafranca up to the Valerio Catullo Airport, making it ideal for those who want to visit the Sigurtà Garden Park.
• Route 483 (March–October)
  This route connects San Benedetto di Lugana (a hamlet of Peschiera del Garda) with Malcesine, passing through Lazise, Bardolino, Garda, Torri del Benaco and Brenzone.
• Route 484
  This route operates all year round and connects Garda with Riva del Garda via Torri del Benaco, Brenzone, Malcesine and Torbole. To reach Verona from Riva, you need to combine route 484 with route 164, changing at the Garda bus station.

To Mount Baldo by bus: the ATV bus routes

Mount Baldo is easily accessible from Lake Garda thanks to several ATV bus routes, which operate all year round or seasonally. On routes 470 and 476, during certain periods of the year, you can take advantage of the optional Bus Walk&Bike service, which, for a small supplement on the ticket price, allows you to transport your bicycle on a special trolley.

• Route 470
  This route connects Garda to San Zeno di Montagna and operates all year round.
• Route 476 (summer only)
  During the summer season, bus route 476 runs from Garda up to Spiazzi and Ferrara di Monte Baldo, which is particularly useful for those who wish to visit the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Corona.
• Route 499
  This route is a shuttle service operating all year round, connecting Spiazzi directly to the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Corona, making it easy to access this place of worship and tourist attraction.

Arriva bus timetables and routes (Brescia shore)

The buses operated by Arriva Italia provide direct connections between the city of Brescia and the main towns on the western shore of Lake Garda. The routes operate all year round and serve the most popular places, with additional services during peak tourist periods. Tickets can be purchased from official Arriva ticket offices or authorised sales points.

• Route LN006 - Route LN007
  Departing from Desenzano del Garda, these routes connect various towns along the Brescia coast. Route LN006 passes through Padenghe and Puegnago, while route LN007 passes through Padenghe, Moniga, Manerba and San Felice del Benaco.
• Route LN026
  Operating all year round, the route LN026 connects Brescia with Verona via Desenzano, Sirmione and Peschiera del Garda and is one of the main routes for those travelling between the Lombardy city and the lake.
• Route RL202-1
  This route connects Salò with Gargnano several times a day, passing through Gardone and Toscolano, making it particularly convenient for those who wish to visit the Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone Riviera.
• Route RL204
  This route provides a fast connection between Desenzano del Garda and Salò, with stops in Lonato, Padenghe, Moniga and Manerba.
• Route LN027
  Operating all year round, the route LN07 connects Salò with Riva del Garda via Gardone, Gargnano and Limone.

Trentino Trasporti bus timetables and routes (Trento shore)

Trentino Trasporti buses connect the city of Trento with the main towns in the Alto Garda area, providing regular services throughout the year. In summer, some services are increased to satisfy the greater demand, while in winter the main connections are guaranteed. Tickets can be purchased at the official Trentino Trasporti ticket offices or at the main authorised sales points.

• Route B204 - Route B205
  These two routes connect Riva del Garda and Arco with the city of Trento. They operate all year round and are the main link between the Alto Garda area and the capital of Trentino, useful both for daily trips and for those arriving by train in Trento and wishing to reach the lake.
• Route B211
  This route starts in Riva del Garda and goes as far as Lake Tenno, offering direct access to one of the most suggestive natural destinations in the area.
• Route B861
  This route connects Riva del Garda with the Varone Waterfall Cave Park and the centre of Arco, providing a convenient solution for those who want to visit one of the most famous natural parks in the Alto Garda area.
• Route B862
  This route follows the same way as the B861, but in the opposite direction: from Arco and Varone Waterfall Cave Park towards Riva del Garda, providing regular service in both directions.
• Route B863
  This route connects Nago and Torbole with Riva del Garda and Arco, making it very convenient for those who want to travel between the main towns in the Trentino area of the lake.

APAM bus timetables and routes

Buses operated by APAM - Azienda Pubblici Autoservizi Mantova connect the city of Mantua with the southern shore of Lake Garda. The routes operate all year round and offer strategic stops in towns along the way, with some services running more frequently during peak tourist periods. Tickets can be purchased at official APAM ticket offices or at authorised sales points.

• Route 46
  This route connects Peschiera del Garda with Mantua, following the course of the River Mincio. Along the way, it stops at Ponti sul Mincio, Monzambano and Valeggio sul Mincio, providing a direct link between the lake and the city of Mantua.
• Route 50
  This route starts in Colombare di Sirmione and crosses the morainic hills, passing through several historic towns. Stops include San Martino della Battaglia, Ponti sul Mincio, Monzambano, Volta Mantovana, Cavriana, Castellaro Lagusello and Solferino.