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How to get from Verona Airport to Lake Garda

Covering an impressive 370 square kilometres, Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy. This stunning tourist destination is a must-see when in the Verona area of Italy. The glistening water is backed by towering mountains on one side and sprawling fragrant fields of orange, lemon, bergamot and olive trees. Garda is a small town nestled on the shores of the great lake, which is most well known as being the gateway to the biggest and most famous amusement park in the country; Gardaland. 

There are two ways to get from Verona Airport to Lake Garda; taxi or bus. Taking an airport taxi will take just 35 minutes to reach Garda and will cost around €75. On the other hand, taking the public buses will take closer to 2 hours, as there is no direct connection, and this trip will cost €8 per person. 

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Comparison of the options

PRICE FOR 2PASSENGERS
OPTION PRICE DURATION AVAILABILITY
Welcome Pickups €81 35min 24/7
Taxi €75 35min 24/7
Bus €16 120min 06:11–20:26

How to get from Verona Airport to Garda by taxi

The quickest and only direct Verona Airport to Lake Garda transfer is to take a local taxi or book a private transfer. The journey time in a taxi will be just 35 minutes in light traffic and the cost will be around €75 for up to 4 passengers.

How much is a taxi from Verona Airport to Lake Garda?

The cost of a local taxi from Verona Airport to Lake Garda will be approximately €75. However, this isn’t an official set fare and may change depending on the time of day or season you’re travelling.

For a set fare that won’t change for your Verona Airport to Lake Garda transfer, you can book in advance with Welcome Pickups.

Cost

€75

Trip Duration

35 Min.

*Prices may vary unless booked in advance.

Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Verona Airport.

Where do I find a taxi at Verona Airport?

Taxis are available 24 hours a day from the rank at Verona Airport. After exiting the main terminal building, you will see the line of taxis waiting outside of the arrivals area.

Convenience

For a direct, stress-free and quick transfer, look no further than a Verona Airport taxi. The journey time will be a fraction of the public transfer options and a private taxi will drop you off directly at the door of your hotel in Lake Garda.

Editor’s Note

During the winter season, taking a taxi may be the only way to get from Verona Airport to Garda. In this case, we suggest pre-booking your transfer to avoid wait times for the local taxis.

Useful Tips

You can bring up to 4 passengers in a Verona Airport taxi.
Some Verona taxi drivers will use a taximeter to calculate the cost of your journey.
Tipping your driver around 10% or rounding up is customary.

How to get from Verona Airport to Garda by bus

There’s no direct Verona Airport to Lake Garda transfer by bus. You will first need to take the Airlink 199 bus into Verona and then take the VR-Garda bus line to Lake Garda. The total journey time will be around 2 hours – not including waiting times, and the cost will be €8 per person.

How much is the bus from Verona Airport to Lake Garda?

The cost of a one-way ticket on the Airlink 199 bus is €6, and then the cost of a ticket on the VR-Garda bus will be €2. This makes a total Verona Airport to Lake Garda transfer cost of €8 per person.

Cost

€8

Trip Duration

2 Hrs.

*There's a waiting time of 40 minutes for the Airlink bus and 1 hour for the VR-Garda bus.

Convenience
Safety
Value for Money

The Airlink 199 bus runs from 05:30 to 23:10 and the VR-Garda bus from 06:11 to 20:26.

Where do I find the bus at Verona Airport.

As you exit the Arrivals Hall at Verona Airport, you won’t be able to miss the clearly marked red Airlink bus stop. From Baggage Claim, simply follow the signs for “Ground Transportation”.

Convenience

Although taking the bus from Verona Airport to Garda is a more budget-friendly option, it’s not very convenient. The journey time is four times the length of taking a taxi and you will need to make a change over in Verona, which includes a 5-minute walk through the busy city streets to the next bus stop.

Editor’s Note

When fully operational, the VR-Garda line includes bus numbers 162, 163, 164 and 165. During the winter months, not all of these bus lines run. Be sure to check the schedules when travelling during winter.

Useful Tips

You can purchase your bus tickets online in advance or from the driver for an additional €0.80.
There's luggage storage on the VR-Garda bus but not on the Airlink bus.
During the winter months, this bus service will be less frequent or will stop altogether.

Welcome Pickups transfer

Welcome Pickups

Book a trained, English-speaking taxi driver to pick you up at the same price as a regular cab from the line

If you feel more relaxed knowing that somebody is waiting for you, you may as well book a Welcome Pickups transfer. As soon as you arrive at the airport you will be greeted by your driver. He will be waiting for you at the terminal of your arrival with a sign that has your name on it. Your driver will help you out with your luggage and together you will make your way to the vehicle. While he is driving you to your accommodation, the driver can give you some tips and recommendations on what to do during your holidays in Verona. Our drivers are hand-picked and speak fluent English. No need to worry about miscommunication issues that you may face with the local taxi drivers regarding your destination. Relax and enjoy your ride.

Best drivers

Hand-picked english-speaking drivers

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Drivers are always on time

Quality support

24/7 email & phone support

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Prices

DAYTIME
€190.0
NIGHTTIME
€140.0
Same price as a regular taxi from the line

PRICES FOR

Sedan Car

4 pax, 4 pieces of luggage

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Frequently asked questions

How to get from Verona Airport to Lake Garda?

There are two ways to get from Verona Airport to Lake Garda; taxi or bus. Taking a private airport taxi is the quickest option, as the journey time will be just 35 minutes and the cost will be around €75. As there’s no Verona Airport to Lake Garda train, the only public transfer option is the bus. Taking the Airlink 199 and VR-Garda buses will take 2 hours to reach Lake Garda and will cost €8 one-way.

How far is it from Verona Airport to Lake Garda?

The distance from Verona Airport to Garda is 38 km. Taking a Verona Airport taxi or a private transfer will take around 35 minutes to get there, while the public buses will take closer to 2 hours to reach Lake Garda.

Is there a direct Verona Airport to Lake Garda train?

No, there’s no Verona Airport to Lake Garda train. For a public transfer option, you will need to take the Airlink 199 bus to Verona, and then take the VR-Garda bus line from there to Lake Garda.

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