Davos to Lake Garda: Road Trip Guide & Distance

88.7 miles 142.7 km · straight line
110.9 miles estimated 178.4 km · driving distance
2h 14min estimated drive time
CHF 21 - CHF 26 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
154° SSE bearing direction

How far is Davos from Lake Garda?

The distance from Davos to Lake Garda is 88.7 miles (142.7 km) as the crow flies. Lake Garda is located SSE of Davos. By car, the driving distance is approximately 110.9 miles, taking about 2h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Davos is in Switzerland, while Lake Garda is in Italy.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Davos and Lake Garda. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Davos to Lake Garda

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 14min CHF 21 - CHF 26 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 41min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 7min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Davos & Lake Garda

Quick Facts

Davos
46.80°N, 9.84°E
Europe/Zurich
1560m elevation
Lake Garda
45.65°N, 10.65°E
Europe/Rome
65m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 280.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients