How to reach Manerba

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Reach Manerba by train

The main railway lines offer direct connections all year round with major Italian cities plus international destinations such as Munich and Vienna.
The nearest train station is Desenzano del Garda. From there, you can take an ARRIVA bus, stopping on Via Masaccio just outside the station to comfortably reach Manerba.

Check the train timetables:
Regional trains: Trenord

National and international trains:

Reach Manerba by car

If you prefer to travel independently, follow these routes to Lake Garda:

From the north (A22 – Autostrada del Brennero)::
From the A22 highway, take the Rovereto Sud or Affi exit to get closer to the Garda area.

From the West (A4 – Milan ↔ Venice)::
Follow the A4 highway and take one of the exits for Sirmione, Desenzano del Garda or Peschiera del Garda. To reach Manerba, the best option is to exit at Desenzano del Garda and follow the directions to Padenghe → Moniga → Manerba.

Alternative from Milan (A35 – BreBeMi)::
Take the A35 highway to quickly reach Brescia and from there, Lake Garda is just a few minutes away. From Brescia, follow the signs for Salò to reach Manerba.

Traffic Updates:
For traffic updates in real time, see the “Info Viabilità” section on the official Autostrade.it website.

Reaching Manerba by plane

If you are flying in, you can land at one of the four nearby airports and continue by motorway, train or bus to reach Manerba del Garda.

Milan Bergamo (Orio al Serio – Caravaggio) | Distance: about 90 kilometres from Manerba del Garda
The main Italian hub for low-cost airlines.
Bus connections: Bergamo, Brescia, Milan
Car hire: available from the airport – see milanbergamoairport.it for more information

Milano Linate (Forlanini) | Distance: about 120 kilometres from Manerba del Garda
A stopover for domestic and European short-haul flights.
Bus connections: Milan, Bergamo.
Car hire: available via the official website milanolinate-airport.com

Milano Malpensa | Distance: about 170 kilometres from Manerba del Garda
Airport for international and intercontinental flights.
Rail connections: Milano Centrale
Bus connections: Milan, Bergamo
Car hire: for information, see milanomalpensa-airport.com

Verona (Valerio Catullo) | Distance: about 50 kilometres from Manerba del Garda
Connections with domestic and international flights.
Shuttle bus: to Verona Station
Car hire: for information, see aeroportoverona.it

Getting to Manerba by bus

To reach and travel around Manerba del Garda by bus, the main lines available are:

R-Link 204 Line: Desenzano del Garda ↔ Salò
Connects Desenzano del Garda to Salò, with intermediate stops at Lido di Lonato, Lido di Padenghe, Moniga, Manerba (Crociale) and Raffa di Puegnago.
Schedules: Daily from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, with services every 60 minutes.
DOWNLOAD R-Link 204 Line PDF

LN007 Line: Desenzano – Padenghe – Moniga – Manerba – San Felice – Portese – Salò
Connects Desenzano to Salò, passing through Moniga, Manerba (v.le Risorgimento) and San Felice.
Schedules and stops: Available on the official Arriva Italia website.
DOWNLOAD LN007 Line PDF

LN027 Line: Salò ↔ Riva
Connects Salò to Riva, passing through Gardone, Toscolano, Gargnano and Limone.
Schedules and stops: Available on the Arriva Italia website.
DOWNLOAD LN027 Line PDF

LN009 Line: Manerba ↔ Brescia
Connects Manerba (v.le Risorgimento) to Brescia, passing through Bedizzole, Mazzano (Molinetto) and Rezzato.
Schedules and stops: Available on the Arriva Italia website.
DOWNLOAD LN009 Line PDF

Reaching Manerba by boat

Discovering Manerba del Garda from the lake is a fascinating experience – a panoramic, evocative and relaxing way to arrive, ideal for those wanting to experience the charm of travel from the get-go. The seasonal Navigarda boat trips connect the main towns of the lake, with stops near Manerba, such as Desenzano and Sirmione, from where you can easily continue by public transport or on foot.

A perfect way to be immersed in the beauty of Lake Garda and enjoy the landscape from a privileged perspective!

Boat timetables and fares:
Navigarda Summer 2025 Schedule (valid from 17ᵗʰ May 2025 to 5ᵗʰ October 2025)
Summer 2025 Ferry Schedule (valid from 17ᵗʰ May 2025 to 5ᵗʰ October 2025)
Navigarda Fares (with a Lago Card)

For up-to-date information on schedules and routes, please consult the official transport company websites or use navigation apps such as Moovit.