There are 11 ways to get from Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona by train, plane, bus, car ferry or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train to Milan Bergamo, fly
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Take the train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Brescia
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Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Barcelona (BCN)
Cheapest option
Bus via Genoa
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Take the bus from Brescia to Genoa
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Take the bus from Genoa to Barcelona
9 alternative options
Train, train to Milan Malpensa, fly
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Take the train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T.1
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Fly from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to Barcelona (BCN)
Train to Venice, fly
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Take the train from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Venezia Mestre
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Fly from Venice (VCE) to Barcelona (BCN)
Train to Bologna, fly
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Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
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Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Barcelona (BCN)
Train to Verona, fly
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Take the train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Verona Porta Nuova
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Fly from Verona (VRN) to Barcelona (BCN)
Train to Florence, fly
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Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Firenze S.M.N.
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Fly from Florence (FLR) to Barcelona (BCN)
Train
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Take the train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
Bus
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Take the bus from Verona to Barcelona
Train, car ferry
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Take the train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Genova Brignole
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Take the car ferry from Genoa to Barcelona
Drive
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Drive from Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona
Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona by train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona is to bus via Genoa which costs €35 - €70 and takes 18h 41m.
The quickest way to get from Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €50 - €230 and takes 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct bus from Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Desenzano - Via Anelli - Porto and arriving at Barcelona via Brescia and Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Desenzano Garda-Sirm and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
The distance between Desenzano del Garda and Barcelona is 813 km. The road distance is 1088.1 km.
The best way to get from Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs €100 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona, including transfers.
Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brescia station.
Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Desenzano Garda-Sirm station.
The best way to get from Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona is to train which takes 12h 29m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Genoa, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 18h 41m.
- Distance: 813.3 km
- Duration: 6h
What companies run services between Desenzano del Garda, Italy and Barcelona, Spain?
You can take a train from Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 12h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona via Brescia, Via Solferino - Autostazione, Brescia, and Genoa in around 18h 41m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €240
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €19 - €240
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Barcelona via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €19 - €240
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €340
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €23 - €340
Flights from Venice to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €250
Flights from Venice to Barcelona via Mahon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25 - €250
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €210
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €210
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona via Alghero
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €27 - €210
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Barcelona via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €270
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Barcelona via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €270
Flights from Venice to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29 - €230
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €180
Flights from Florence to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €240
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Venice to Barcelona via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €460
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €490
Flights from Florence to Barcelona via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €500
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Venice to Barcelona via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €470
Flights from Florence to Barcelona via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150 - €600
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Venice to Barcelona via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €420
Flights from Bologna to Barcelona via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €450
Flights from Florence to Barcelona via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €340
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Venice to Barcelona via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29 - €260
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Milan Malpensa to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €310
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Verona to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €220
Trenord operates regional and suburban lines throughout Italy’s Lombardy region, including the Malapensa Express from Milan’s Malapensa Airport and local lines around Lake Como and the Italian Lakes. Trenord train tickets can be purchased from machines at any train station and don’t need to be booked in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T.1
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Desenzano Del Garda-Sirmione to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Trenord
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7 - €35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €7 - €10
- Base Standard
- €19 - €25
- Base Premium
- €24 - €35
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €30 - €50
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €30 - €50
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €7 - €10
- Base Standard
- €19 - €27
- Base Premium
- €25 - €40
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Genova Brignole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €21 - €29
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €50 - €70
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Desenzano del Garda to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €29
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €12 - €17
- Smart Low Cost
- €9 - €14
- Smart Flex
- €21 - €29
Train from Desenzano del Garda to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €15 - €22
- Smart Low Cost
- €13 - €18
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40
Train from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €16 - €24
- Smart Low Cost
- €14 - €20
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €15 - €22
- Smart Low Cost
- €13 - €19
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40
Train from Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €30
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €12 - €17
- Smart Low Cost
- €10 - €14
- Smart Flex
- €22 - €30
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16 - €50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €27
- Smart Low Cost
- €16 - €24
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €50
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Brescia
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €2 - €6
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €4 - €6
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €21
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €18 - €21
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Train from Desenzano Garda-Sirm to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3 - €7
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €5 - €7
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €53 - €58
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 02 72 49 49 49
- Website
- malpensaexpress.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T.1
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Malpensa Express
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Brescia to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €17
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Genoa to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia to Barcelona Nord - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23 - €29
- Website
- Blablabus
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Verona to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- gnv.it
Car ferry from Genoa to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €150
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
- Seat
- €51
- Cabin
- €141
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Milan Bergamo Airport to Barcelona Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 35m.
Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Barcelona station.
Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe SNCF, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona is 1088 km. It takes approximately 10h 19m to drive from Desenzano del Garda to Barcelona.
Vueling Airlines and Ryanair offer flights from Milan Bergamo Airport to Barcelona Airport.
There are 3012+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at €100 per night.