Lake Garda bus guide: public transport timetables

Using public transport is one of the easiest and most practical ways to explore Lake Garda and visit its towns and villages without a car. The local bus network is run by several companies, each covering different areas of the lake, but routes are well connected, making it easy to travel between regions. In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about Lake Garda bus timetables and public transport, routes and tickets, so you can plan your journey and make the most of your time on the lake.

Important: some bus routes around Lake Garda operate seasonally. Many services run only during the summer months, while others are available from spring through to early autumn.

– Eastern Lake Garda (ATV): Riva, Malcesine, Torri, Garda, Bardolino, Lazise, Peschiera, Verona, Monte Baldo

– Western Lake Garda (Arriva Brescia): Riva, Limone, Gardone, Salò, Manerba, Desenzano, Sirmione, Peschiera, Verona, Brescia

– Northern Lake Garda (Trentino Trasporti): Riva, Torbole, Arco, Tenno, Rovereto, Trento

– Southern Lake Garda (APAM): Peschiera, Valeggio, Borghetto, Mantova

ATV (Eastern Lake Garda): bus timetables

ATV (Azienda Trasporti Verona) operates public transport services across the Verona area, including both urban and extra-urban routes. Thanks to these bus lines, you can easily travel from Verona to Peschiera del Garda and continue all the way up to Riva del Garda along the eastern side of the lake.

ATV 164 (PDF Timetable)
Garda – Bardolino – Lazise – Peschiera – Castelnuovo – Verona

Route 164 runs all year round and connects Garda to Verona. With bus 164, you can also easily reach popular theme parks such as Gardaland Park, SEALIFE Aquarium, Movieland and Caneva.

ATV 484 (PDF Timetable)
Garda – Torri – Brenzone – Malcesine – Torbole – Riva

Route 484 runs all year round and connects Garda to Riva del Garda.

ATV 483 (PDF Timetable)
Peschiera – Lazise – Bardolino – Garda – Torri – Brenzone – Malcesine

During the high season, route 483 runs hourly, connecting San Benedetto di Lugana (a district of Peschiera del Garda) to Malcesine.

ATV 162 (PDF Timetable)
Garda – Bardolino – Lazise – Pastrengo – Bussolengo – Verona

Route 162 runs all year round and connects Garda to Verona.

ATV 163 (PDF Timetable)
Garda – Bardolino – Lazise – Colà – Pastrengo – Bussolengo – Verona

Route 163 runs all year round and connects Garda to Verona, also stopping at Parco Natura Viva (Pastrengo Zoo Safari) and the Garda Thermal Park (Terme di Colà).

ATV 165 (PDF Timetable)
Garda – Affi – Bardolino – Pastrengo – Bussolengo – Verona

Route 165 runs all year round on weekdays only (Monday to Saturday) and connects Garda to Verona.

ATV 482 (PDF Timetable)
Peschiera – Valeggio – Villafranca – Areoporto Catullo Verona

Route 482 operates during the high season and connects Verona Catullo Airport with Lake Garda. It is also convenient for travellers from Peschiera del Garda heading to Valeggio sul Mincio, Borghetto sul Mincio and Parco Giardino Sigurtà. During certain periods of the year, the route continues to Lazise, Bardolino and Garda.

ATV 199 – Airport Shuttle Airlink (PDF Timetable)
Aeroporto Catullo Verona – Stazione Verona Porta Nuova

The ATV 199 Airlink shuttle runs all year round, connecting Verona Porta Nuova railway station with Verona Airport, with departures every 20 minutes.

ATV 479 (PDF Timetable)
Lazise – Affi

This summer route runs from Lazise town centre to Affi. It’s ideal for reaching Villa dei Cedri Thermal Park in Colà and Parco Natura Viva.

ATV 185 (PDF Timetable)
Garda – Bardolino – Lazise – Verona

During the summer, route 185 provides a faster and more direct connection between these Lake Garda towns and the city of Verona.

ATV 476 (PDF Timetable)
Garda – Spiazzi – Ferrara di Monte Baldo

In summer, route 476 runs from Garda to Spiazzi and Ferrara di Monte Baldo. Perfect for visiting Monte Baldo and the Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona.

ATV 470 (PDF Timetable)
Garda – Costermano – San Zeno di Montagna

Route 470 runs all year round and takes you to San Zeno di Montagna, a great spot to enjoy panoramic views over Lake Garda.

ATV 499 (PDF Timetable)
Spiazzi – Santuario di Modonna della Corona

Another year-round service is route 499, a shuttle connecting Spiazzi to the Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona.

Useful information about buses on the eastern side of Lake Garda (ATV)

ARRIVA (Western Lake Garda): bus timetables

ARRIVA operates extra-urban public transport services on the western side of Lake Garda, as well as in Brescia and the surrounding area.

LN026 (PDF Timetable)
Brescia – Desenzano – Sirmione – Peschiera – Verona

Route LN026 (also known as 034) runs all year round and connects Verona to Brescia. From Peschiera del Garda, you can reach Sirmione, Desenzano and Lonato del Garda. During the high season, the bus does not stop in Sirmione town centre but at the beginning of the peninsula (Colombare). From there, an ARRIVA shuttle bus runs every 20 minutes to the historic centre.

If you already have a ticket for route 026, no additional fare is required for the shuttle.

RL204 (PDF Timetable)
Desenzano – Padenghe – Monica – Manerba – Salò

Route RL204 provides a fast connection between Desenzano del Garda and Salò. It’s ideal for reaching Lido di Lonato, Padenghe, Moniga, Manerba and Salò.

To continue towards the northern part of the lake, you can change to route LN027.

LN027 (PDF Timetable)
Salò – Gardone – Toscolano – Gargnano – Limone – Riva

Route LN027 runs all year round between Salò and Riva del Garda. Please note that buses do not run hourly, so it’s best to check timetables in advance when planning your day.

RL202-1 (PDF Timetable)
Salò – Gardone – Toscolano – Gargnano

Route RL202-1 runs frequently throughout the day between Salò and Gargnano. It’s a great option if you want to visit the Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone Riviera.

LN006 (PDF Timetable)
Desenzano – Padenghe – Soiano – Polpenazze – Puegnago – Salò

Another route from Desenzano del Garda is LN006, which reaches Salò via Padenghe, Soiano, Polpenazze and Puegnago.

LN007 (PDF Timetable)
Desenzano – Padenghe – Moniga – Manerba – San Felice – Portese – Salò

Route LN007 also departs from Desenzano del Garda and connects to Salò, stopping in Padenghe, Moniga, Manerba and San Felice del Benaco.

Useful information about buses on the western side of Lake Garda (ARRIVA)

Trentino Trasporti (Northern Lake Garda): bus timetables

The northern part of Lake Garda is served by Trentino Trasporti. Thanks to these bus routes, you can explore the area around Riva del Garda and reach the stunning Brenta Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Linea Urbana 1: B861 (PDF Timetable)
Riva del Garda – Cascate del Varone – Arco

With Urban Line 1 (B861), you can easily reach the town of Arco and the famous Varone Waterfalls.

Linea Urbana 2: B862 (PDF Timetable)
Riva del Garda – Cascate del Varone – Arco

Urban Line 2 (B862) follows the same route as Line 1, but in the opposite direction.

Linea Urbana 3: B863 (PDF Timetable)
Nago – Torbole – Riva del Garda – Arco

With Urban Line 3 (B863), you can travel from Riva del Garda to Arco, Nago and Torbole.

B205 (PDF Timetable)
Riva del Garda – Arco – Trento

From Riva del Garda, you can reach Arco and Trento using route B205.

Riva del Garda – Lago di Tenno

From Riva del Garda, you can reach Tenno with route B211. Tenno is a beautiful village in the Trento area, offering stunning panoramic views over Lake Garda.

Riva del Garda – Lago di Molveno

One of the most beautiful villages in the Brenta Dolomites is Molveno. To reach Lake Molveno, take bus B211 from Riva del Garda, then change at Ponte Arche to route B208 towards Molveno.

Riva del Garda – Madonna di Campiglio

To get from Riva del Garda to Madonna di Campiglio, the most famous resort in the Brenta Dolomites, take route B211 to Ponte Arche. Then change to route B208 to Tione, and finally take route B231 to Madonna di Campiglio.

Useful information about buses on the northern side of Lake Garda (Trentino Trasporti)

APAM (Southern Lake Garda & Mantua area): bus timetables

In the southern part of Lake Garda and the inland areas, you can also use APAM buses. These routes allow you to explore the rolling hills south of the lake and travel all the way to Mantua.

APAM 46 (PDF Timetable)
Peschiera – Mozambano – Valeggio – Mantova

Bus 46 departs from Peschiera del Garda and heads south following the Mincio River. Along the way, it stops in Ponti sul Mincio, Monzambano, Valeggio sul Mincio and Mantua.

Useful information about buses to Mantua from Lake Garda (APAM)