How to get to Limone sul Garda in 2025 – your transport guide in Italy

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Table of Contents:

When to travel to Limone sul Garda

How to get to Limone sul Garda

How to get to Limone sul Garda from Verona

How to get to Limone sul Garda from Milan

Where to stay in Limone sul Garda

What to see in Limone sul Garda

When to travel to Limone sul Garda

The town of Limone sul Garda is a real “pearl” of Lake Garda, located on the Western side of it, away from the beach resorts of the Southern shore. Once a fishing village, now Limone is a pretty picturesque and lovely town to visit. The historical sites preserved here, coupled with stunning natural scenery, make Limone sul Garda a one-of-a-kind Italian town.

Situated along steep mountains, on the very shore of the turquoise waters of the lake, Limone sul Garda is considered to be the birthplace of lemons, at least the locals are firmly convinced of it. That is why you can see bells on houses in the form of lemons; this is a good tradition of locals.

After some research, I decided to put together information I have previously found out and create a complete guide on how to organize a holiday in Limone sul Garda. I figured out how to get to the town, where to stay & what to see there. I really hope this detailed information will help you plan your trip to Limone sul Garda.

To my mind, Limone can be visited at any time of the year, although the “high” tourist season is the period from May to October. Late spring, summertime and the first months of autumn are the best for strolling around and relaxing on the beach because the weather is pretty sunny and warm this time of the year. During the so-called “low” season from mid-October to mid-April the weather may be a bit rainy and cloudy, but there are also fewer tourists and you can explore the area on your own without crowds.

How to get to Limone sul Garda

How to get to Limone sul Garda from Verona

After some map research, I figured out that the distance between Verona and Limone is about 100 km. You can use public transport or a rented car to get to the town.

By public transport: To get to Limone from Verona by public transport, you need to use a combination of a train + a bus, because there is no train station in Limone. The nearest one is in Desenzano. So, firstly you need to take a train from Verona to Desenzano. Trains run along the route 2-3 times an hour during the day. The travel time is just 20 minutes. You can check the current train timetable and purchase tickets in advance at the Raileurope booking service. I think Raileurope is a very convenient online service with great search options. I use it very often when planning upcoming trips and I can totally recommend it if you are looking for railway connections around Europe.

Then in Desenzano you need to take a bus to Salo town (#LN006) and in Salo town to take a direct bus to Limone (#S202-1). The total travel time is about 2 hours.

By rented car: There are 2 main ways to get to Limone from Verona by car. It can be reached either via the Eastern shore or via western one. The distance is pretty much the same. If you choose the eastern shore, you will need to take a motorway #A22/E45 via Riva del Garda. If you choose the western shore, you will need to take the motorways #A4/E70 and SS45bis via Desenzano. The travel time is approximately 1,5 hours (see on the map). You can book a car for renting in Verona via different online services, for instance, via Discover Cars, Economybookings and others. In my opinion, both online services are good with decent search opportunities and a lot of useful filters.

How to get to Limone sul Garda from Milan

According to my map research, the distance between Milan and Limone is 160 km. You can also use either public transport or a rented car to reach your travel destination.

By public transport: Tourists need to make some changes along the route as there is no train station in Limone. So, firstly you need to take a train to Brescia town. Trains run 1-2 times an hour during the day. The travel time by train is about 1 hour. You can check the current train timetable and purchase tickets in advance at the Raileurope booking service. It is one of my favourite online services which I use pretty much often when planning my own trips. It has a nice search with a lot of useful options so I can definitely recommend it.

Then in Brescia you need to take a bus to Salo town (#S202-1) and in Salo town to take a bus (#LN027) directly to Limone. The travel time by buses is slightly more than 2 hours.

By rented car: As an option you can also hire a car in Milan and travel around Lake Garda on your own, which is pretty convenient compared to public transport. It is recommended to book a car in Milan in advance to find the best options. Tourists can use different online services such as Discover Cars, Economybookings and others to book a car in advance. Milan and Limone are connected with motorways #A4 and SS45bis via Bergamo or with motorways #A35 and SS45bis via Brescia (see on the map). The distance and the travel time are pretty much the same, so the choice is up to you.

Where to stay in Limone sul Garda

Most hotels in Limone sul Garda are located on the lake shore and have beautiful views of the mountains. Breakfast is often included in the price. Please note that, if you travel by car, I would recommend looking for a hotel with parking, since there are few public parking lots in the towns. Knowing this, local hoteliers quite often offer private parking areas for an additional fee.

Hotel Atilius 4* is located a short walk from the lake, on the first beach line, with panoramic views of Garda. Guests also have access to an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, a restaurant and free private parking. Wi-Fi is provided free of charge. Most hotel rooms have lake views, some of them have a balcony. Inside you can find satellite TV, air conditioning, a safe, and a hairdryer. Breakfast is included in the price. The hotel gets the best reviews for the cleanliness and amenities of the rooms, location and staff work. The front desk is available to the guests 24 hours a day. Check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 10.00;

Hotel Limone 3* has a convenient location and panoramic views of the lake. Guests are offered an outdoor swimming pool with hydromassage, a restaurant, a bar, and a terrace for relaxation. Guests can stay in rooms of various categories with mountain or lake views. Breakfast is included in the price. Wi-Fi is available in the hotel rooms free of charge. As online booking services provide tourists reviews, I found out that free private parking can be found on site. Check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 11.00;

Hotel Mercedes 3* is surrounded with an olive grove. The hotel is located in a quiet area, 150 meters from the nearest beach. The hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool with panoramic views, a relaxation terrace, a garden, table tennis, a lounge bar, and a children’s playground. Guests can also benefit from free private parking and free Wi-Fi. You can stay in double rooms with a balcony overlooking the lake. There is TV, a telephone, a safe, air conditioning, a hairdryer, and a minibar inside the room. There is an elevator in the building. Breakfast is included in the price. The hotel gets the best ratings for the work of the staff, the cleanliness of the rooms and the price and quality of services provided. The hotel offers luggage storage. Check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 10.00;

Hotel La Fiorita 4* is located a short walk from Lake Garda. It offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace with sun loungers, a children’s playground, a restaurant, and free private parking. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel. The hotel has two, three, four-bed rooms, family rooms, and suites. Rooms may have mountain or lake views. The rooms are equipped with TV, a telephone, a safe, air conditioning, a hairdryer, and wireless Internet. Breakfast is included in the price. The hotel gets the best ratings for the work of the staff, the cleanliness of the rooms and the location. The hotel offers luggage storage and a tour desk. Check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 10.00;

Hotel Sole-Limone 3* is located on the first beach line. There is a panoramic terrace on the hotel roof. There is also a restaurant on site. Free Wi-Fi is available to guests. Free private parking is provided nearby. The hotel has single and double rooms, some of them have balconies. All rooms are equipped with TV, a telephone, a safe, air conditioning, a hairdryer, and a minibar. Buffet breakfast is included in the price. The hotel gets the best ratings for its location, cleanliness of the rooms and quality of breakfasts. Check-in is from 08.00, check-out is until 12.00.

What to see in Limone sul Garda

Limone sul Garda is a surprisingly picturesque town. Situated between mountains and a lake and surrounded with citrus and olive groves, Limone has stunning natural scenery. The town is great for strolling around, visiting local greenhouses, and exploring historical sights. In addition, Limone has one of the best beach areas on the entire shore of Lake Garda.

If you come to Limone only for excursion purposes, then one day will be enough to explore this small town. However, local beaches, clear blue water and the fresh mountain air often convince tourists to stay here longer. I think it is a pretty picturesque part of Limone, although travellers usually enjoy mostly architectural features.

In the historical center of the town, you can find many magnificent medieval monuments, including the Cathedral of San Benedetto, built in the 17th century; the Church of San Rocca, built in the 16th century; and the Palazzo Casa della Finanza and Palazzo Gepardi, built in the 17th and 18th centuries respectively. The old part of the town consists of narrow cobbled streets, small but elegant squares, and mountains that seem to hang over Limone. If you walk along the residential area and take a closer look, you can find bells in the form of lemons on the houses; this is how local residents express their respect to the town where they live in.

Botanical gardens, or greenhouses as they are also called here, can be found in Limone. They were created back in the 18th century here, and since then their collection of rare exotic plants has only increased. In my opinion, the Limone greenhouses are a great place for walking and an opportunity to learn more about the local climate and nature. Limone is protected from the winds by mountains, so it has a special microclimate that allows traditionally southern crops such as lemons and olives to be grown in Northern Italy.

Among natural sights, I would recommend visiting Sopino waterfall in the Northern part of the town. It is not so full-flowing, but has great panoramic views on Limone and Lake Garda. In the summer, a popular entertainment for holidaymakers in Limone sul Garda are boat trips around Lake Garda. For example, from Limone you can get to the town of Malcesine, which is located on the opposite side, and which has great architecture. All excursion routes on Lake Garda can be found on the carrier official website and I can definitely recommend this useful online planner for boat trips on Lake Garda.

As for beach life, there are some lovely beaches on the shore in Limone. You can choose among Central Limone beach with turquoise water and stone platforms to dive; Cola beach with gentle entrance to the lake and small pebbles cover; Pubblica beach with opportunities for water sport activities and areas for beach volleyball. There is a kitesurfing school near here as well.

I should also mention that Limone has a great walking promenade along the shore with breathtaking views on the lake. It looks like a wooden bridge overlooking Lake Garda. As you see, there are a lot of opportunities for strolling around and enjoying natural landscapes. In my point of view, Limone is also good for beach relaxing, tasting local cuisine, exploring medieval architecture; that is why Limone is called one of the most beautiful towns of Lake Garda.

Photo above the article: Uwe Häntsch