What is the best way to get from Padova to Riva del Garda without a car? Where do I look for train/bus schedules? If a boat is involved, how difficult is that with luggage? This would be on Tuesday, September 29 of this year. Thanks.
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
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Train from PADOVA to ROVERETO
https://www.trenitalia.com/
Then from Rovereto FS (train station), take the B332 bus to Riva
https://www.trentinotrasporti.it/
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
16176 posts
If you prefer a boat ride (slower but maybe more relaxing and scenic) take a train from PADOVA to either PESCHIERA or DESENZANO (Trenitalia website provided above for train schedule)
Once at PESCHIERA or DESENZANO take a boat.
https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/risultati.aspx?lake=Garda
Right now only winter schedule is available. Download the PDF ORARI (timetables) when available, or use the online feature.
It’s a bit of a walk from the train stations above to the respective docks but doable. At worst you can take a taxi.
Posted by
Massachusetts
847 posts
And the walk from the train station to the boat is down hill so easy. Sidewalks the whole way
Posted by
OP
San Carlos, CA, USA
393 posts
Thank you for your advice! Roberto, I never would have thought of Rovereto. I was thinking only of the Riva side of the lake. I assume you just buy your bus ticket when you arrive in Rovereto?