Off to Verona for 1st time in Aug, is it easy to get to lake garda and the fun parks from Verona by public transport. Train or bus. How do we go about this? If not, what about hiring a car, easy, expensive and easy/hard to drive over there? Many thanks in advance. The fabled city of Romeo and Juliet is a wonderful spot for a short European getaway, but should you choose to base yourself in Verona for more than a couple of days the great news is that it is excellently located to enjoy a myriad of day trips - whether you fancy a hike, an afternoon amongst the vineyards, a day by the shores of Lake Garda, or the opportunity to explore another beautiful Lake Garda is an important tourist area in the shadow of the Dolomite Mountains in Northern Italy. At just over 50 km long it is the largest lake in Italy and at its deepest point has a depth of 350 m. I reached the southern part of the lake by train. It took 15 minutes to get from Verona’s Porta Nuova station to Peschiera del Garda, a town Relax over a wine tasting in the cellars of a medieval castle before the drive back to Verona. See the best to Lake Garda in one day with a stress-free driving tour. Admire ancient mosaics at the Desenzano del Garda Roman ruins. Panoramic views from historic castles set directly on lake shores. Taste three local wines at an underground winery Posted by NickB. Maryland. 10/25/22 01:10 PM. 811 posts. Access is very east from Venice Venice to Verona to Lake Garda, and then back to Verona for going up into the Dolomites via Bolzano. We stayed in Verona and did day trips to Lake Garda. One can go by train or bus. The bus goes up the east shore of Lake Garda. The cheapest train from Verona to Venice is €9.74, whilst the most expensive is €17.76. Some of the cheapest trains can take longer (upwards of 2 hours) but most of the cheapest trains take 1h 28m. We would recommend searching ahead and booking your tickets in advance so you can find the cheapest & quickest trains. Get acquainted with Italy’s largest lake—and one of its most scenic destinations—on this full-day, private-group tour of Lake Garda. Meet your guide and set off from Verona via comfortable, air-conditioned minivan. See Punta San Vigilio, linger at the Baia delle Sirene beach, enjoy lunch in the village of Bardolino, visit local villas and castles, and even embark on a mini boat tour of Train, bus • 1h 57m. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Desenzano Garda-Sirm Fr / Take the bus from Desenzano del Garda Station to Salo - Via Zane Ln027. €6 - €154. vgTmxJJ.