Lake Garda Ferries Guide

Getting around Lake Garda by Ferry

The ferry service is a great option for a day out on Lake Garda and a perfect way to travel and visit some of its stunning lakeside towns.

There are 28 boats that make up the service, ranging from catamaran and hydrofoils that transport you across the lake quickly to two large ships fitting over 1000 people. These boats feature air conditioning, restaurants and toilet facilities and the sundecks are the perfect spot to admire the views, relax and enjoy the journey.

You can travel all the way from Desenzano del Garda in the south to Riva del Garda in the north (if you have the whole day to fill!) and even take your car with you on the car ferry that travels between Maderno and Torri del Benaco.

Tickets can be purchased at the ticket offices near each dock or, for eligible services, in advance through the Navigazione Laghi website. If buying tickets at the dock, we recommend arriving with time to spare, as queues can form during holidays and the summer months.

Good to know: The timetables change several times throughout the year, so make sure you are looking at the correct times for your travel date.

Download the Autumn & Winter 2026 / 2027 Lake Garda Ferry timetables

Discover the new Lake Garda ferry timetables, running between the 5th October 2026 and 25th March 2027.

We will update this page with any new timetables as soon as they become available.

Passenger Ferry Timetable (Desenzano – Peschiera – Riva)


Vehicle Ferry Timetable (Maderno – Torri – Maderno)

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