How to get to Peschiera del Garda in 2025 – your transport guide in Italy

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When to travel to Peschiera del Garda

How to get to Peschiera del Garda

How to get to Peschiera from Verona

How to get to Peschiera from Milan

Where to stay in Peschiera del Garda

What to see in Peschiera del Garda

How to get to Gardaland from Peschiera

When to travel to Peschiera del Garda

Peschiera del Garda is a popular resort town at the southern side of Lake Garda. Cozy and picturesque, it is located in a wonderful place and it is convenient to get here from major cities in Northern Italy such as Verona or Milan. Peschiera also has all the necessary touristic infrastructure, including accommodation, catering facilities and all kinds of entertainment from boat trips on the lake to visiting the Gardaland Amusement Park. Peschiera has its own train station so it is convenient to get there by public transport. I have travelled a lot around Europe and I can say it is always very convenient when a town has its own train station, because trains remain one of the fastest and comfortable means of transport here.

The “high season” on lake Garda is the period from June to September incl. This is the time when lake water is getting warm enough to swim in it and relax on the local beaches. This is also the time when Gardaland water park is open. You can also visit Peschiera in off-peak season, lasting from October to May, to take excursions, go hiking and travel around the lake.

How to get to Peschiera del Garda

How to get to Peschiera from Verona

Based on my research, the distance from Verona to Peschiera is 30 km. You can get there either by train or by rented car.

By public transport: There direst trains between Verona and Peschiera. You can get there by train in just 13 minutes. Trains run twice an hour throughout the day. You can check the current train timetable and purchase tickets in advance at the Raileurope booking service. In my opinion, Raileuriope has a very convenient search with a lot of additional filters that help to sort the results. I use it pretty much often when planning upcoming trips.

By rented car: If you travel by car, then when leaving Verona, you should take the # A4/E70 highway. Renting a car is a great option to explore Lake Garda from south to north or on a circular route, since train transport only runs along the southern part of the lake. In Verona, you can find a considerable number of rental points both in the city and at the airport. You also can book a car in advance via different online services, for instance, via Discover Cars, Economybookings and others. The travel time between Verona and Peschiera is just 30 minutes by car (see on the map). To my mind, both online services mentioned above have a good search so you can compare the results and choose the best available option.

How to get to Peschiera from Milan

I did some research and found out that the distance from Milan to Peschiera is 136 km. You can also use public transport or a car to reach your resort destination.

By public transport: Direct trains also run between the cities; the travel time is approximately 1.5 hours. Trains run three times an hour throughout the day. You can check the current train timetable and purchase tickets in advance at the Raileurope booking service. I use Raileurope regularly to check out the current train timetable throughout Europe and I can say it is very convenient to compare different available options.

By rented car: Travelling by car, you can take the #A4 highway from Milan. This is the fastest route to reach Lake Garda. The travel time from Milan to Peschiera is about 1,5 hours (see on the map). You can find a lot of car rentals in Milan be it the city center or any airport you arrive (Malpensa, Linate, Bergamo). You can book a car in advance, using various international online services like Discover Cars, Economybookings and others. In my point of view, it is a useful option as car renting in Milan is very popular among tourists.

Where to stay in Peschiera del Garda

After checking out of online booking services, I can say that Peschiera del Garda has a wide variety of accommodation options. Vacationers can stay in hotels of various stars, apartments, B&B`s, guest houses, and vacation homes.

In Peschiera del Garda, most accommodation options are resort hotels. As a rule, such hotels have outdoor seasonal pools and other additional services on their area. Breakfast is usually included in the price. There are also city-type hotels in Peschiera del Garda; they are, as a rule, somewhat removed from the lake and located in the historical center.

Ziba Hotel & Spa 4* is located in a quiet place, within walking distance of Lake Garda. It features a garden with an outdoor swimming pool, a spa area and several bars on site. The spa area includes a sauna and hydromassage. Free private parking and free Wi-Fi are provided. Bicycle rental is also available. The hotel has rooms of various categories. The rooms are equipped with a safe, air conditioning, a hairdryer, a telephone, satellite TV, and a minibar. Breakfast is included in the price. The hotel gets the best ratings for the cleanliness, comfort and amenities in the rooms, as well as for the work of the staff. The hotel offers luggage storage. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Check-in is from 14.30, check-out is until 10.00;

Enjoy Garda Hotel 4* is located in the center of Peschiera del Garda and offers its guests a swimming pool, a relaxation terrace, a fitness room and a restaurant. Guests can stay in rooms of various categories. Breakfast is included in the price. Wi-Fi is available free of charge. As online booking services provide tourists reviews, I found out that free private parking is provided on site. The front desk is open 24 hours a day and provides luggage storage services. Check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 11.00;

Puccini Hotel 3* -The hotel is located on the first beach line. In addition, there is a seasonal outdoor swimming pool on site. The town center is within walking distance. There is a bus stop, located 200 m from the hotel, from where buses depart to other towns on Lake Garda. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are provided. The hotel has two, three and four-bed rooms. All of them are equipped with a balcony, a telephone, satellite TV, a safe, air conditioning, a hairdryer, and a minibar. Breakfasts are paid additionally if needed. The hotel gets the best ratings for its location and staff work. There is an ATM on site. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 11.00;

Nuova Barcaccia 3* is located in a quiet area, surrounded with green gardens and offers its guests an outdoor swimming pool and a summer terrace. Private parking and Wi-Fi are provided free of charge. Bicycle rental is also available. The hotel offers accommodation in double rooms, which are equipped with air conditioning, a hairdryer, a telephone, TV, and wireless Internet. Breakfast is included in room rates. The hotel gets the best ratings for the cleanliness of the rooms, the work of the staff and for the quality of services provided. Luggage storage is available. Check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 11.00;

Hotel Olioso 3* is located in the surroundings of Peschiera del Garda, in a green hill, about 1.5 km from Lake Garda. Free private parking and free Wi-Fi are provided. Accommodation is available in rooms of various categories, including family rooms. The rooms are equipped with a safe, air conditioning, a hairdryer, a telephone, TV, and wireless Internet. There is an elevator in the building. Buffet breakfast is included in the price. The hotel gets the best reviews for the cleanliness of the rooms and the work of the staff. The hotel offers luggage storage. Check-in is from 15.00, check-out is until 10.00.

What to see in Peschiera del Garda

Peschiera del Garda is located 3 km from the famous Gardaland Amusement Park, so tourists often combine a holiday at the resort with visiting the attraction. In addition, the historical center of Peschiera with its preserved architectural monuments is also worth viewing. Some of the best beaches on Lake Garda are also located in Peschiera; in the summer they are very popular among tourists. Local entertainment also includes boat trips to other towns on the lake.

It’s definitely worth strolling around the historical part of Peschiera del Garda, because you can see the Porta Verona gates built in the 16th century, a 16th-century fortress in the shape of a pointed star, various bastions and pavilions built in the 19th century. Lively resort squares are full with restaurants, cafes and live music, so tourists often spend their time here. The historical center of Peschiera has its own charm and a lot of sights to observe.

In the closest surroundings of Peschiera del Garda there is the famous Amusement Park called Gardaland, which attracts tourists with children from all over the world. The park has both traditional and water attractions, as well as an aquarium on its territory. The park is divided into several areas. There are attractions designed for the little ones, and there are those that will make even adults dizzy. I did some research to collect practical information for visiting and here it is:

• The cost of a day ticket when purchased online is from 39 euros, when purchased at the door is from 50 euros.
• A combined ticket, which gives entry to both the amusement park and the aquarium, costs from 45 euros when purchased on the website and from 56 when purchased at the entrance.
• You can check the current prices and book tickets online on the official website of the park or via various booking services, for example, via Tiqets.

How to get to Gardaland from Peschiera

I checked out the official website of the park and discovered that tourists can use shuttle buses to reach Gardaland. From Peschiera del Garda you can take a special shuttle bus running directly to Gardaland. Shuttles depart from Peschiera del Garda train station. The buses depart a few times on a period of 09.15 to 11.30 am, then at 12, 12.30 and 13 pm. Buses return from Gardaland to Peschiera del Garda on a period from 14.30 to 16.00 every 30 minutes; after 16.00 and until the park closes buses run, on average, every 20 minutes. The last shuttle departs from Gardaland 30 minutes after the park closes. You can find out timetable updates on the official website of the park. By the way, you can stay in Gardaland Park for several days, since there is a lot of hotels nearby.

Gardaland opens its doors to visitors from the end of May. Opening hours may vary depending on the season.

• So, in May the park is open to the public from 10.00 to 18.00, and from mid-June – from 10 am to 11 pm.
• The high tourist season in Gardaland is considered to be the period from mid-June to mid-September, when the park doors are open until 23.00.
• From mid-September the park begins to operate on a schedule from 10.00 to 17.00.
• Since October, the park is only open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until 17.00.
• In November the park is closed, and in December it is open on weekends and on the last (holiday) week of the month from 10.30 to 18.00.
• The park operates according to the same schedule in the first week of January, then closes for the off-season.

If like me, you plan to visit not only the amusement park, but also the Aquarium (and it’s worth it!), be sure that its opening hours are somewhat different.

• At any time of the year, during the opening period of the park, the aquarium is open from 10.00 to 18.00, so do not put off visiting it until the last minute.
• The same applies to the Legoland Water Park, which is open until a maximum of 19.00 in high season.

A popular activity among travelers in Peschiera del Garda is also boat trips to other lakeside towns. So, from Peschiera del Garda you can visit Malcesine (the voyage time is 2 hours 45 minutes), Limone sul Garda (the voyage time is 3 hours 5 minutes), Riva del Garda (the voyage time is 3 hours 40 minutes). You can check the current boat schedule for the upcoming season on the carrier official website.

According to my little research, the beaches of Peschiera del Garda are small pebbles ones, equipped with everything tourists need, including sun loungers and umbrellas. Water activities are also available. During the summer season beaches are very popular and can be over-crowded. There are special small piers for those who like to swim in the depths. The swimming season on Lake Garda lasts from June to September inclusive.

Photo above the article: Ivan Ivankovic