Travelling around Lake Garda by bus is a practical and smart option, especially during the peak tourist season. It saves you the stress of finding parking and dealing with traffic, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the journey in total comfort. The buses are modern, comfortable, and air-conditioned, making them ideal even on the hottest days. The network connects the main towns around the lake efficiently, so it’s easy to get from one place to another without needing a car.

Another big advantage is how frequent the services are: on many routes, buses run regularly throughout the day, giving you plenty of flexibility. For an even better experience, you can combine bus travel with ferry services. The lake transport system integrates well with road connections, letting you discover the area from different perspectives and enjoy the scenery both on land and on the water.

Verona – Lake Garda connections

To reach the main towns on the lake from Verona:

• Line 163 Verona-Bussolengo-Lazise-Bardolino-Garda
• Line 164 Verona-Peschiera-Lazise-Bardolino-Garda
• Line 166 Verona-Castelnuovo-Peschiera-San Benedetto di Lugana
• Line 184 Verona-Lazise-Peschiera-San Benedetto di Lugana
• Line 185 Verona-Lazise-Bardolino-Garda

Connections along Lake Garda

To travel between the towns on the eastern shore of the lake:

• Line 483 S.Benedetto - Peschiera - Lazise - Bardolino - Garda - Malcesine
• Line 484 Garda - Malcesine - Riva del Garda

The services operate during the summer season.

Connections with Verona Airport

Lake Garda can be reached directly from Verona Valerio Catullo Airport thanks to the following service:

• Linea 482 → Aeroporto VRN Catullo – Villafranca – Valeggio – Peschiera – Lazise – Bardolino – Garda

The route runs every hour during the summer season.

Connections with the inland areas

To reach the hill towns and inland areas around Lake Garda:

The ATV Verona passes are the ideal solution for getting around freely between Verona, the province, and Lake Garda. With a single ticket, you can travel on all ATV urban and suburban routes, including tourist services such as Airlink, the Spiazzi–Madonna della Corona shuttle, and BusWalk&Bike Lake Garda.

1-day pass (24 hours)

The ATV 1-day pass is valid for 24 hours from first validation and allows unlimited travel on urban and suburban buses in Verona and its province.
Price: €11.00

Includes:

• ATV urban and suburban lines
• Verona Airport Airlink service
• Dedicated tourist services

3-day pass (72 hours)

The ATV 3-day pass is ideal for a weekend on Lake Garda or for visiting Verona and its surroundings with total freedom.
Price: €22.00

7-day pass (168 hours)

The weekly ATV pass is the most cost-effective option for a holiday on Lake Garda or a longer stay in Verona.
Price: €44.00

Single suburban fares 

Some towns on the eastern side of Lake Garda provide shuttle bus services designed to make travelling easier for both residents and visitors. As well as helping to reduce traffic and environmental impact, these services are particularly useful for travellers arriving without a car who wish to move easily between different areas. Towns offering shuttle services include Garda, Torri del Benaco and Malcesine.

As timetables, routes and terms of use may vary, it is always recommended to check the latest information before travelling.

During the summer season, a convenient evening bus service connects the main towns on Lake Garda with the Arena di Verona, one of the world’s most famous open-air theatres. This service is ideal for visitors wishing to attend the Verona Opera Festival without having to worry about traffic, parking or travelling back late at night.

How the service works

Buses depart in the late afternoon from the main Lake Garda destinations, including Malcesine, Torri del Benaco, Garda, Bardolino, Lazise and Peschiera del Garda, arriving in Verona within easy walking distance of the Arena. At the end of the performance, return buses to Lake Garda depart 30 minutes after the opera finishes, including in the event of an early closure due to bad weather.
As the service is very popular, particularly during July and August, advance booking is required and early reservation is strongly recommended.

Visitors wishing to spend more time in Verona can travel independently using the regular daytime bus services (Lines 163, 164) and return later using the dedicated evening shuttle service after the performance.

A convenient direct bus service connects Lake Garda to Venice during the summer season, offering an ideal solution for a relaxed day trip to the city.

Operating period

The service runs from 2 June to 13 October 2026, with different frequencies depending on the season:

• June and October: Tuesdays only
• July, August and September: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Timetable and route

Departure is scheduled from Riva del Garda at 7:00 AM, with arrival in Venice (Tronchetto) around 10:30 AM.
Along the way, the bus stops at several locations on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, including Torbole, Malcesine, Brenzone, Torri del Benaco, Garda, Bardolino, Lazise, and Peschiera del Garda.

The return journey from Venice departs in the afternoon at 5:15 PM.

Ticket prices

Both one-way and round-trip fares are available:

Standard fare:

• One-way: €25
• Round trip: €45

Reduced fare (children under 10):

• One-way: €15
• Round trip: €25

Note: reduced tickets can only be purchased together with at least one full-fare ticket.

This service is highly popular, especially in July and August, and advance booking is required, so early reservation is strongly recommended.

The Bus Walk&Bike service on Lake Garda is designed for those who want to explore the Lake Garda Veneto area and Monte Baldo by combining bus travel with outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. It is a convenient way to reach trailheads in the mountains without using a car.

During the summer season, ATV Verona buses connect Lake Garda with the main Monte Baldo villages, including San Zeno di Montagna, Prada, and Ferrara di Monte Baldo, thanks to lines 470 and 476 departing from Garda. This service is especially popular with visitors looking for scenic routes and hiking itineraries accessible by public transport.

It is also possible to travel with a bicycle on selected routes along Lake Garda, in particular on line 484 between Garda, Malcesine, and Riva del Garda, always checking which trips are authorised for bike transport.

Bike transport is free during the summer 2026 season on dedicated routes. The service is mainly suitable for standard bicycles, while e-bikes and downhill bikes are allowed only on lines 470 and 476. Bikes can only be loaded at designated stops.