How to Get from Bologna to Gardaland?
The distance from Bologna to the Gardaland amusement park is about 160 km. Transport can be done by train, bus, or with a rental car.
Train
You can get from Bologna to Gardaland by train, from Bologna Centrale, choosing Peschiera del Garda as your destination . Most trips require a train change in Verona, though a few direct options are available.
The journey takes between 1 hour and 20 minutes and 2 hours and 45 minutes, with ticket prices starting at €12.75.
Once you arrive at Peschiera del Garda, a free shuttle bus is available to take you to the park in about 5 minutes. The shuttle runs every 30 minutes, with the first departure starting 30 minutes before the park opens and the last one leaving 30 minutes after it closes.
Bus
Marino Bus also operates routes from Bologna to Peschiera del Garda (where you can catch the free shuttle to the park mentioned above). The travel time is approximately 3 hours, and prices are dynamic, meaning they vary depending on your booking date and the number of seats remaining.
Rental Car
Another option for reaching Gardaland is to rent a car, which you can also use to explore the areas around Bologna. It is helpful to know that parking at Gardaland costs €10 per day.
