How to get from Verona airport to the center. Verona Airport "Villafranca" ("Valerio Catullo"). Circuit and internal structure

Verona is usually considered a day trip destination from Milan and Venice, but in our opinion the city deserves more. Firstly, Verona is interesting in itself (more on this in more detail), and secondly, Verona is convenient to use as a base for traveling to surrounding areas of no less interest. They will be discussed below.

However, before moving on to a review of travel routes from Verona, let’s pay some attention to the transport issue. On the one hand, Verona is a large transport hub, and therefore traveling around its surroundings is quite convenient through public transport. From this point of view, it is especially worth noting railways. Many of the places mentioned below can be reached by rail. Find out the train schedule, check current prices and you can even buy tickets on the website www.trenitalia.com. In addition, there are other modes of transport, and these will also be discussed further (where appropriate). On the other hand, a number of places from Verona can only be reached with a transfer, which is often not very convenient, and some places are even better to visit by car. Fortunately, renting a personal car in Italy is not a problem - there are many rental offices, as well as rental points (see, in particular, www.rentalcars.com, www.economybookings.com and other similar sites).

Lake Gardskoe, aka Lake Garda(Lago di Garda), is one of the most attractive places not only in the vicinity of Verona, but, perhaps, in all of Italy. The local landscapes are impressive, and the tourist infrastructure is superbly developed - any traveler will find entertainment to their taste: natural beauty, beaches, thermal springs, amusement parks, water parks, wineries, diving, etc. etc. In general, it would be interesting to go here at least for a day.

On the banks of the Garda you can find many cute towns. However, if we talk about day trips from Verona, then perhaps it is worth focusing on Sirmione(Sirmione). This town is very colorful and picturesque. In addition, the journey from Verona is not long at all - about an hour by bus LN026 to the Sirmione-Largo Faselo-"Porto" stop, from where it is a stone's throw to the Old Town of Sirmione (see www.arriva.it).

The same bus can also take you to Peschiera(Peschiera del Garda), which you can also spend a few hours visiting, thereby complementing the excursion in Sirmione. By the way, it is possible to get from Verona to Peschiera by train. It will be faster this way - it only takes 15 minutes. And then you can continue your journey by bus.

Another city that you can visit along with Sirmione is Desenzano(Desenzano del Garda). You can again get there by bus, but faster - by train or high speed train. The journey from Verona takes about 20–25 minutes. Desenzano, like Peschiera, has a bus connection with Sirmione. But there are also direct ferry routes (see www.navigazionelaghi.it; sailing time is about 15 minutes). This is largely why independent tourists Most often people get to Sirmione via Desenzano.

In general, if we talk about water routes, there are quite a lot of them. Detailed information contained on the above-mentioned website www.navigazionelaghi.it. In addition to the towns already listed, you can pay attention, in particular, to Salo(Salò; with emphasis on "o"), Gardu(Garda) And Bardolino(Bardolino).

All this - southern part lakes. Let's not forget about the north. Getting there by public transport is not as convenient as going to the “south,” but the “northern” beauties are worth it. We especially note such places as Malcesine(Malcesine), Riva(Riva del Garda) And Limone(Limon). It is better to travel in this direction by car. But you can get there by water transport through the same Sirmione, Peschiera or Garda - to good weather you are guaranteed the most picturesque views. In addition, there are seasonal bus routes (see www.atv.verona.it), thanks to which you can get to the northern part of the lake both faster and cheaper.

We can talk about Garda for a long time. However, it is time to turn our attention to other directions.

Mantua(Mantova), like Verona, is often associated with Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet (it was in Mantua that Romeo, expelled from Verona, found refuge). And just like Verona, this place is interesting not only and not so much because of Shakespeare. Mantua was once one of the most powerful Italian city-states, and this did not pass without a trace. Since those times, many interesting sights have been preserved here, including the Ducal Palace and the Castle of St. George, Basilica of St. Andrey and many, many others. In addition, Andrea Mantegna lived and worked in Mantua for a long time, as is clearly evidenced by the frescoes decorating the interiors of one of the towers of the aforementioned castle (this room is known throughout the world as the Camera degli Sposi). These are all good reasons to visit Mantua. And the journey from Verona is not long - about 40-50 minutes by train Regionale.

Vicenza(Vicenza), despite the lack of ducal experience, the city is no less remarkable than Mantua. There are also plenty of palaces here, and it has its own superstar, and even the name is the same - Andrea, only not Mantegna, but Palladio, and not an artist, but an architect. Vicenza partly owes its architectural appearance to him. You can get here from Verona by rail, and if you take a high-speed train, the journey will take no more than half an hour. Therefore, a trip to Vicenza can be combined with a visit to other nearby cities. Another option is also possible. If you complement your tour of the historical center of Vicenza with a visit to its suburbs, you can stay here for the whole day. Villa Rotunda deserves the closest attention (about half an hour on foot from the station or from the center of Vicenza). Along the way, it is worth visiting Villa Valmarana ai Nani, as well as climbing the Monte Berico hill, from where you can see beautiful view to the city. If hiking you are not seduced, then from railway station From Vicenza to the Rotunda you can take the Linea 8 bus.

Vicenza is located east of Verona, relatively speaking, between Verona and Venice. In this part of Italy you can find other places that will be interesting to visit. These include, in particular, Padua(Padova), Cittadella(Cittadella), Castelfranco Veneto(Castelfranco Veneto) and other cities (these destinations are discussed in more detail in the article on travel routes from Venice), where you can easily go from Verona for half a day - all of them are accessible by rail. But to go for one single day from Verona to Venice – the idea, in our opinion, is not the most successful. You should devote at least 2-3 days to Venice (it’s written about where it’s best to live in Venice), otherwise you risk getting lost in the crowd and completely ruining your impression of this extraordinary city. However, if you really want to, it won’t be difficult to get there – from Verona to Venice is about an hour and a half by train.

West of Verona There are no less interesting places. However, if you plan to travel by public transport, then it is often more convenient to visit them from Milan, where, as in Venice, it makes sense to stay for a few days (read more about where to stay in Milan). The only exceptions are Lake Garda, which was mentioned above, and Brescia.

Brescia, aka Brescia, or Brescia, is not very popular among travelers and often goes unnoticed. Meanwhile, it's quite large city, where there is even a metro (however, it is unlikely to be useful to tourists, since the railway station is very close to the historical center of the city). Needless to say, the history of Brescia goes back centuries. Everything here is as it should be: there are ancient Roman ruins and a cozy Old town, and Christian churches (Brescian Cathedral, by the way, one of the highest in Italy), and beautiful palaces, and a castle-fortress on a hill, from where wonderful panoramic vistas open up. In general, there is something to see. The drive from Verona is a little over half an hour (by train).

Bologna(Bologna) also, in a sense, a city underestimated by tourists. True, if many have not even heard of Brescia, then everyone (well, or almost everyone) knows about Bologna - lap dogs and jackets made of Bolognese fabric have done their job. And yet, even knowing that such a city exists, not every traveler considers it necessary to come here. And it’s completely in vain, since Bologna deserves attention, no less than Verona. Fortunately, the transport links between Verona and Bologna are excellent - you can get to Bologna by high-speed train in less than an hour, although the distance is not close (studying a map of the surrounding area of ​​Verona for possible trips for one day, it’s easy to leave Bologna out for the first it seems like it’s a long, long way to go).

If you want Italy - more and different, then Trento(Trento) It’s definitely worth a visit, especially since getting here from Verona is easy: the train ride takes about an hour. This is the foothills of the Alps. The place is beautiful. In addition, Trento is very interesting historical center. You can wander around it for hours, looking at the frescoes on the walls of its houses. It is also worth visiting the Cathedral of San Vigilio, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore and the Buonconsiglio Castle. This is enough for at least half a day, and if, as they say, you get hooked, then you can easily spend a whole day in Trento.

If Trento doesn’t seem enough for you, then you can go even further – to Bolzano(Bolzano, or Bozen, in German). When you get to Bolzano, you don’t immediately understand whether you are still in Italy or not, the contrast is so striking even in comparison with Trento, and even more so in comparison with Verona. Between Trento and Bolzano it is about 40 minutes by train. You can also get there directly from Verona: the journey takes about an hour and a half.

Perhaps the only disadvantage of the unification of Trento and Bolzano within day excursion The problem is that you, most likely, will not have time to really see anything, since in order to get the full experience, you should take time not only to walk around the cities themselves, but also to get to know their most picturesque surroundings. So, for example, from Bolzano it makes sense to climb cable car to Soprabolzano (or Oberbozen, in German), and from Trento to Sardagna. There are many walking routes in this area (they are of interest if you go here in summer) and ski slopes(People come here in winter for them). However, this is a topic for a separate detailed discussion (detailed review ski resorts Italy can be found).

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Verona Airport ( international code VRN) is located 10-11 km from Porta Nuova station in Verona. You can get there by city bus for 6€ and by regional train Trenitalia for 1.75€.

The city of Verona is served by Valerio Catullo Airport. This is the most popular airport for the Russian Federation in Italy when flying from Moscow or St. Petersburg. The Russian-speaking passenger flow is so large that a fairly decent part of the staff speaks Russian; in case of any difficulties, this can be of great help. You can get from Verona Airport to the city in 20 minutes.

Buses to Verona Airport

You can get to the city from the airport by the most in a simple way by city bus No. 199. The ticket costs 6€, the bus leaves every 20 minutes and takes you to the central station of Verona Porta Nuova.

With the same ticket you can use public transport in the city for another 75 minutes, i.e. make as many transfers as you like, which will allow you to get, for example, to a hotel on the edge of the city.

More information about the bus can be found on Verona ATV public transport.

You can buy a ticket:
- at the ATV office inside the Porta Nuova railway station;
- in tobacco shops in the city;
— inside the airport, in the parking lot and information desk (IAT);
— on the bus (no extra charge).

Train to Verona Airport

This option is suitable for those who want to save money and who do not have much luggage. You will have to walk almost 3 km to the railway station Dossobuono. Train ticket from this station to Verona Porta Nuova costs 1.9€, and travel time is only 10 minutes .

You can buy a ticket from a machine at the railway station or at the ticket office, and don’t forget to validate it in a special machine on the platform or at the station.

There is a shuttle between BGY and VRN airports from 5 times a day. The fare starts from 28€ one way.

• Tickets You can buy from the company or on the website by entering the airport codes BGY and VRN in the search.

Transfer schedule Bergamo airport - Verona airport

Taxi to Verona airport

The best option for those traveling in a large group or with large luggage, as well as for those who love comfort and want to get from the airport to the hotel as quickly as possible. You will be met with a sign at the airport or will come to pick you up at the specified address. The language barrier will also not be a hindrance, because... the driver will already know where to take you.

For such a transfer you can use a Russian-language service. One of the advantages of this international service is the availability of technical support and booking pages in Russian.

Lake Garda - beautiful region, located a short distance from major Italian cities. And today I will tell you about all the ways to get to this lake region. Direct trains run here from and Milan. And in Verona you can still take the bus.

I’ll start my story with Verona, since we left it ourselves, and there are the maximum number of types of transport from here, you can get to any city on the lake. But, when planning a trip, you need to understand which city you are going to. We drove from Verona to and from Verona, and I’ll tell you about that. And then we will talk about what kind of transport operates on the lake itself.

How to get to Lake Garda from Verona?

There are two ways to get from Verona to Lake Garda:

1. By train to the Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano del Garda-Sirmione stops. How to buy a train ticket. I remind you once again that wherever you buy tickets (online, at the box office or from a machine), enter the name in Italian with all the prepositions. Only buses go to other cities. Trains depart from Verona's main railway station, Porta Nuova.
   • Cost (as of September 3, 2017):
     • The train to Peschiera del Garda takes 13 minutes and costs 3.40 euros per tourist. Fast train(Frecciarossa) takes 14 minutes and costs 15 euros.
     • The train to Desenzano del Garda takes 23 minutes and costs 4.45 euros per tourist. The fast train (Frecciarossa) takes 19 minutes and costs 15 euros.
2. By bus. Oh, there are simply an impossible number of buses heading towards Lake Garda and it’s very difficult to figure it out. But we'll try)

Clue

The bus station and railway station of Verona have the same name - Porta Nuova, and are located in the same place. There are buses on the street, trains in the station building.

Clue

The current schedule should be viewed on the carrier’s website, in our case – www.atv.verona.it. BUT the schedule does not always clearly coincide with the real one. If not the schedule, then the bus number. What to do then?

You just need to be guided by this data, and not follow it exactly. Go to the station early, at least 30 minutes in advance, and find the stop you need. On each of them there is a bus schedule indicating the main stops. Then go buy your ticket.

Buying tickets in Italy is also not very simple. Take advantage of my experience, don't overpay.

Clue

Bus tickets can be bought at the ticket office (ATV office), from a machine (we didn’t find one at the station in Verona) and from the bus driver (the cost of tickets is automatically doubled).

Don't trust the schemes standing nearby with bus stops, there are no ticket offices. Now only drug addicts gather there. You shouldn't look there)

The ATV ticket office is located in the station building. After the doors turn left, you need the second or third office. To a gloomy Italian you name the city and say the cherished “Two tickets on one way, please.” You can also find out the departure time of the nearest bus and the stop number. The bus number is printed directly on the ticket.

The cost of tickets depends on the distance of the journey. The longer you go, the more you pay. Tickets cost us 3.40 per person.

Ticket prices from Verona to Lake Garda

You need to go back according to the same scheme - look for bus stop or bus station, buy a ticket there and go back. When we arrived at the station in the town of Garda, the ATV office there was closed, but there was a machine nearby where you could pay by card. If everything turns out to be closed, you will have to buy a ticket from the driver at an inflated price.

How to get to Lake Garda from Venice?

For one day from Venice it is quite possible to go to Lake Garda. You need to take the train at central station Venice - Venezia S. Lucia, where you need to buy a ticket to Desenzano del Garda - Sirmione or Peschiera del Garda stations.

• The train to Desenzano del Garda takes 2 hours 9 minutes and costs 12.40 euros per tourist. The fast train (Frecciarossa) takes 1 hour 31 minutes and costs 33 euros.
• To get to Peschiera del Garda you can only take the Regionale Veloce type train, which runs from a large number stops The cost will be the same, but it will only take a couple of minutes less time.

How to get to Lake Garda from Milan?

If you're looking to spice up your trip to Milan, you might as well take a day trip to Lake Garda. The train departs from Milano Centrale station.

• The train to Desenzano del Garda takes 1 hour 22 minutes and costs 9.20 euros per tourist. The fast train (Frecciarossa) takes 51 minutes and costs 25 euros.
• The train to Peschiera del Garda takes 1 hour 32 minutes and costs 10.50 euros per tourist. The fast train (Frecciarossa) takes 57 minutes and costs 25 euros.

Therefore, if you went on holiday to Venice and decided that you want to relax on Lake Garda, then it is better to go by fast train in order to have time to relax on the lake, without running headlong. It would be better, of course, to stay there overnight, but if time is limited, then this is the best option.

Desenzano del Garda (Sirmione) or Peschiera del Garda: where to go?

So, you have decided that you want to go to Lake Garda from any city on one of your travel days. But where to go? To Desenzano del Garda or Peschiera del Garda?

My advice is to go to Desenzano and then take the bus to Sirmione (journey time is about 30 minutes depending on traffic). We were there, and were returning to Verona past Peschiera. Of course, I didn’t see the whole city, but it immediately becomes clear that this city is a transport hub, there are more cars, more people and fewer tourists. People go here to get to Gardaland - local park entertainment. Plus the city itself is quite large.

Sirmione is waiting for you ancient fortress, narrow streets, Villa Catullus - Roman baths, as well as hot springs, white swans and giant lemons. A report on this city will be released soon.

Public transport on Lake Garda: schedule and cost

Now you find yourself on Lake Garda, but how to move between towns already in place? There are two ways to get here - by bus and by boat. The first way is faster and cheaper, but the second is much more atmospheric. By the way, in small towns it turned out to be very difficult to find a bus station. We were able to find it using Google Maps and logic: we left the embankment, walked about 7 minutes deep into the city and small area found a crowd of people. We were very surprised, what is this? It turned out that the sign indicating bus routes was hung on a beam. But, in our understanding, there are no ordinary stops there. Don't miss it!

Finding a boat stop will not be difficult. Go out to the embankment and look for a pier with a ticket office. Here is the schedule and cost of travel on the boats. Of course, the further and longer he travels, the more expensive ticket. Plus, there are express trains that travel faster, but also cost a little more.

Urban public transport in Verona it is represented only by buses that run both within the city and its suburbs, and throughout the region - in the provinces of Mantova, Vicenza and Rovigo. City buses are called Urbani, and suburban and intercity buses are called Extraurbani. Both are operated by ATV (Azienda Trasporti Verona, www.atv.verona.it), on whose website you can find routes, schedules and prices.

City buses in Verona

Tourists may benefit from buses numbered 11, 12 and 13, which connect the central train station Stazione Porta Nuova with the central concert and sports ground Arena di Verona.

City bus tickets

Tickets can be purchased in advance at special ticket offices, at the tourist office and tobacco kiosks (Tabaccheria).

A single trip within the city of Verona costs 1.3 euros. Such a ticket can be purchased at the ticket office; it must be validated upon boarding. With such a ticket you can make transfers: to board buses it is valid for 60 minutes, the entire trip must be completed within 90 minutes.

From machines installed inside city buses, you can buy a single ticket for 1.5 euros. The machine does not give change. This ticket is valid only for one one-way trip; transfers are not allowed with it.

Carnet - a set of 10 tickets. Cost: 11.7 euros. Carnet can be used on multiple people. One ticket is valid for boarding within 60 minutes of composting. All 10 tickets must be presented to the inspector at the same time. For each new trip of one person, one ticket must be validated. Carnet can be purchased at transport ticket offices.

A day ticket costs 4 euros. It can be used until midnight of the day on which it was first composted. At the same time, with each new trip you need to compost it again. Tickets can be purchased at the box office.

Suburban buses

In the vicinity of Verona, tourists are most interested in Lake Garda. IN summer season the number of regular buses on this route is large. Most popular routes:

• Verona - Aeroporto - Peschiera - Lazise - Garda: buses No. 162, 163, 164, 183, 205.
• Peschiera - Lazise - Garda - Malcesine - Riva del Garda: buses no. 183 and 184. To get to the various villages on the lake, you will need to change to the following buses:
• Garda - Costermano - Albisano - S. Zeno di Montagna - Prada: bus number 170;
• Garda - Bardolino - Costermano - Caprino - Ferrara di Monte Baldo: bus number 176;
• Costermano - Garda - Lazise - Colà - Sandrà - Pastrengo: buses no. 177 and 178.

Suburban bus tickets

Tickets to different destinations cost differently. But those who plan to travel a lot around the region may find it useful travel tickets, which are valid both on Urbani city buses and on Extraurbani suburban buses:

• one day pass - 13 euros;
• three-day pass - 27 euros;
• seven-day pass - 49 euros.

You can purchase them at the Verona tourist office, at the airport, as well as at the ticket offices in the cities of Peschiera, Lazise, ​​Bardolino, Garda and Malcesine.

Bus from Verona to the airport

The shuttle bus from the center of Verona to Velerio Catullo airport departs from the central railway station- Verona Porta Nuova. The earliest departure is at 5:15, then at 6:10 and then every 20 minutes. The last bus is at 23:10.

The cost of the trip is 5 euros. Tickets can be purchased at tourist offices in Verona and at the airport, in the tobacco shops of the train station and from the driver.

In addition, bus number 164 runs throughout the region from Lake Garda to Catullo Airport, this route also passes through Verona.

Bicycles in Verona and surroundings

There is a city bike rental network in Verona. Using them costs 2 euros per day, 5 euros per week or 30 euros per year. If trips are no more than 30 minutes, then no additional payment will be charged. Longer use costs little money. You need to register on the website www.bikeverona.it.

Verona Card

The Verona Card tourist card offers free visit a number of the most popular museums, monuments and churches, as well as use of public transport. Discounts are offered for a number of attractions. A card for 24 hours costs 15 euros, for 72 hours - 20 euros.

IN famous city Verona, described by Shakespeare in the play Romeo and Juliet, is concentrated large number architectural and historical monuments. This is a museum under open air, where is it worth going if tourist route passes through Venice and Florence. You can get to Verona in different ways, but the fastest of them, although not the cheapest, is air transport.

The city has an airport called Verona-Villafranca. This hub serves several Italian provinces, including Verona, Trento, Mantua, Bolzano, Vicenza, Rovigo, Brescia. Also accepted at the airport international flights, coming from European countries. Only charters fly from Russia to Verona. More than three million people pass through the Verona-Villafranca Airport terminal every year, and passenger traffic is constantly increasing. This is due to the fact that from the hub you can easily get to Rome, Palermo or Naples, which are considered popular tourist cities.

The airport is located in the southwestern part of Verona. You can get here by special Aeroexpress, which runs from 6:35 to 23:10 daily. The departure interval of Airbuses from the stop in Verona is 20 minutes. The same time is required for a trip that starts from Verona Porta Novo train station and ends at a station near the hub.

A one-way ticket costs only six euros. Tickets are sold at ticket offices at the railway station, at tobacco kiosks located throughout Verona, on the bus from the driver, in the terminals of the airport building and at information desks at the airport. There is always the opportunity to purchase a ticket online by going to the ATV website. When entering the bus, the ticket must be validated.

It is worth considering that a purchased and validated ticket is valid for 75 minutes. During this time, it is allowed to make as many transfers as the passenger needs.

Train

The cheapest way to travel from Verona to the airport is by train. The cost of a ticket for different categories varies, ranging from 1-3 euros one way. Flights between the terminal stations of Verona Porta Nova and Dossobono are operated by the state-owned carrier Trenitalia.

In Verona you need to take the Reg/Reg train and get off at Dossobuono station. Trains run quite often - once every two hours, and the journey time is 8 minutes. You need to correctly calculate the duration of the trip so as not to be late for check-in and boarding the flight.

Taxi

For a group trip, but no more than four people, a taxi is suitable. It is ordered by both parents with small children and tourists with heavy luggage. The cost of the trip is 20 euros, travel time is 15 minutes. You should not take a car directly from the street so that the price of traveling to the airport is not exorbitant. You can order a taxi by phone or online.

To order a car by phone you need to know Italian, which not all foreigners own. You can go to the reception desk and the administrator there will help you order a taxi for the desired time and date.

The easiest way to book a taxi yourself is via the Internet. You should look for the necessary addresses of websites and companies in the information offices of Verona, in a hotel, inn, or hostel. To order online, you will need to fill out a special form, which indicates the time of delivery of the car, requirements for the car, and the trunk. If you need a chair for children, this must be indicated in the application. At the appointed time, the taxi driver will arrive at the specified location. You should not delay as this affects the price of the trip. Traffic congestion can significantly increase the cost of a taxi ride.

Transfer

Most tourists prefer to use this type of transport in Verona to get to and from the airport. The cost of the trip will be more expensive than by taxi (from 44 euros). ordered and served directly to the hotel or other place of residence of a foreigner in the city. At the appointed time, the driver will bring the car to the entrance and wait for the traveler. The price of the trip is not affected by traffic jams or other factors that delay tourists along the way.

You just need to fill out the application correctly on the website of the company that provides transfer services to Verona Airport.