Lake Garda to Venice: Road Trip Guide & Distance

81.9 miles 131.8 km · straight line
114.8 miles actual route 184.8 km · driving distance
2h 22min estimated drive time
€21 - €26 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
100° E bearing direction

How far is Lake Garda from Venice?

The distance from Lake Garda to Venice is 81.9 miles (131.8 km) as the crow flies. Venice is located E of Lake Garda. By car, the driving distance is approximately 114.8 miles, taking about 2h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located 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. 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 Lake Garda and Venice. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lake Garda to Venice

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 22min €21 - €26 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 50min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 15min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Garda & Venice

Quick Facts

Lake Garda
45.65°N, 10.65°E
Europe/Rome
65m elevation
Venice
45.44°N, 12.32°E
Europe/Rome
1m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 27 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 304.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM