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Lungolago, 25074 Lemperato, Italy (October 2018)

Tourist & Transport Information for Idro

Our website Italy in Photos aims to showcase the beauty and diversity of Italy for our visitors, who are seeking the best experiences in the country. To help you plan your trip, we have added the Tourist & Transport Information section, where you can find useful details about your chosen destination. We have also curated a selection of tourist websites and blogs, so that you can complement the photos on our site with the insights and tips from these sources. We hope that our website will inspire you to make an informed choice and enjoy your visit to Italy.

The Transport section provides comprehensive information about the Nearest International Airports to each destination featured on the website. For added convenience, it also outlines a variety of travel options available from these airports to your chosen destination. These include public transport options such as buses and trains, ensuring cost-effective and eco-friendly travel. We have added a dtails of the Transport Hubs in the Lombardy Region for thos the wish to travel futher away. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend getaway or an extended trip, the Transport section is designed to simplify your travel planning and ensure a seamless journey from the airport to your destination.

Below, you will find links to Trenitalia, the primary train operator in Italy, providing extensive rail connections across the country. Additionally, we’ve included links to Fleibus Bus Services, where available, to help you navigate regional transportation with ease.

For travellers exploring Italy’s picturesque lakes, you’ll also find links to Ferry Companies Operating on the Lakes, offering a scenic and relaxing way to travel.

If you’re visiting Venice, renowned for its unique waterways, we have included Timetables for the Water Taxis to ensure you can seamlessly plan your journeys across the city’s canals. These resources are designed to make your travel planning simple and efficient, providing you with all the necessary tools to explore Italy’s diverse destinations

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Tansport Information

The three closest international airports to Idro

The three closest international airports to Idro, Italy, are:

1. Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN): Approximately 49 km from Idro.

2. Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY): About 61 km away.

3. Milan Linate Airport (LIN): Roughly 98 km from Idro.

These airports offer various international and domestic flights, providing convenient access to Idro.

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The best way to travel from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Idro

Traveling from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Idro can be accomplished through several methods:

1. Public Transportation
Take the Aerobus (Line 199) from the airport to Verona Porta Nuova railway station. From Verona Porta Nuova, board a train to Brescia. At Brescia, transfer to a bus heading to Idro. The entire journey typically takes around 4 to 5 hours, depending on connections.

2. Taxi

3. Private Transfer

4. Car Rental

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The best way to travel from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to Idro

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The best way to travel from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Idro

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Transport Hubs in Lombardy

Aiports:
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): Location 49 km northwest of Milan. Largest international airport in Lombardy and one of the busiest in Italy.
Routes: Barcelona–El Prat (BCN)- Paris–Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – Madrid–Barajas (MAD) – Lisbon–Humberto Delgado (LIS) – Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – London Gatwick (LGW) – Copenhagen (CPH) – Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD) – Prague Václav Havel (PRG) – Vienna International (VIE)
Neos (NO): Neos is an Italian airline headquartered in Lombardy, operating 67 routes from MXP.
Key Destinations: – New York–JFK (JFK) – São Paulo–Guarulhos (GRU) – Cancún International (CUN) – Mombasa Moi International (MBA) – Havana José Martí (HAV) – Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume (ZNZ) – Malé Velana International (MLE) – Sharm El Sheikh International (SSH) – Helsinki–Vantaa (HEL) – Tel Aviv Ben Gurion (TLV)
Ryanair (FR): Ryanair is a major low-cost carrier operating 45 routes from MXP.
Key Destinations: London Stansted (STN) – Dublin (DUB) – Madrid–Barajas (MAD) – Barcelona–El Prat (BCN) – Brussels South Charleroi (CRL – Manchester (MAN) – Lisbon–Humberto Delgado (LIS) – Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) – Warsaw Modlin (WMI) – Cagliari Elmas (CAG)

Milan Linate Airport (LIN): About 7 km east of Milan city centre. Milan’s “city airport”, primarily for short-haul and domestic flights.
ITA Airways (AZ): Italy’s national carrier and the largest operator at LIN.
Routes: Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – Cagliari Elmas (CAG) – Catania–Fontanarossa (CTA) – Naples International (NAP) – Bari Karol Wojtyła (BRI) – Palermo (PMO) – Brindisi – Salento (BDS) – Lamezia Terme (SUF) – Paris–Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – London Heathrow (LHR) – Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – Brussels (BRU) – Madrid–Barajas (MAD) – Vienna International (VIE) – Dublin (DUB)
EasyJet: A major low-cost carrier expanding its operations at LIN.
Routes: Edinburgh (EDI) – Manchester (MAN) – London Gatwick (LGW) – Vienna International (VIE) – Brussels (BRU) – Frankfurt am Main (FRA) –
Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH) – Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) – Barcelona–El Prat (BCN) – Lisbon–Humberto Delgado (LIS) – Palma de Mallorca (PMI) – Ibiza (IBZ) – Tenerife South (TFS) – Figari–Sud Corse (FSC) – Split Airport (SPU)
Lufthansa (LH): Germany’s flagship carrier with significant operations at LIN.
Key Destinations: Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – Munich (MUC)

Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY): Location: Near Bergamo, About 45 km northeast of Milan. One of Italy’s busiest low-cost airline hubs.
Ryanair (FR): Ryanair is the dominant carrier at BGY, operating over 60% of the airport’s flights. I
Routes: London Stansted (STN) – Dublin (DUB) – Barcelona–El Prat (BCN) – Madrid–Barajas (MAD) – Lisbon–Humberto Delgado (LIS) – Brussels South Charleroi (CRL) – Sofia Airport (SOF) – Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) – Naples International (NAP) – Palermo Airport (PMO)
Wizz Air: Wizz Air: Focuses on connecting BGY with Eastern European destinations,
Routes: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International (BUD) – Warsaw Chopin (WAW) – Bucharest Henri Coandă (OTP) – Cluj-Napoca International (CLJ) – Iași International (IAS) – Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) – Sofia Airport (SOF) – Skopje International Airport (SKP)
EasyJet: Operates flights to more than 20 destinations from BGY, covering major European cities and popular vacation spots.
Routes: Paris–Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – Berlin Brandenburg (BER) – Malta International Airport (MLA) – Santorini (Thira) International Airport (JTR) – Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK) – Ibiza Airport (IBZ) – Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

Major Train Stations
Milano Centrale (Milan Central Station): – Lombardy’s main railway hub, serves nearly all train categories.
Regional Services: To: Bergamo Brescia – Pavia -Lecco – Como – Sondrio – Lodi – Cremona
High-Speed (Frecciarossa, Italo): To: Rome – Florence – Bologna – Naples – Turin – Venice – Reggio Emilia AV
Operators: Trenitalia – Italo
International: To: Switzerland: Zurich Geneva Lugano Basel – France: Paris (TGV) – Germany: Munich (EC via Verona-Brenner route)
Operators: Trenitalia – SBB (Swiss) – DB (German) – SNCF (French)
Milano Porta Garibaldi: – Major hub for regional, commuter, and some high-speed services.
Regional Services: To: Como – Varese – Lecco – Bergamo (via Monza)
Operators: Trenord, TILO
High-Speed: To: – Rome – Turin – Bologna – Florence
Operator: Italo – Trenitalia
International: To: Switzerland: – Chiasso – Lugano – Bellinzona (via TILO/Trenord)
Bergamo: – Main station in the eastern foothills, close to the airport.
Regional Services: To: – Milan – Brescia – Lecco – Treviglio
Operator: Trenord
Brescia: – Significant stop on the Milan–Venice corridor.
Regional Services: To: Milan – Bergamo – Cremona -Verona
Operator: Trenord
High-Speed: To: – Milan – Verona – Venice – Rome
Operator: Trenitalia (Frecciarossa)
International: To:Munich (EC train via Verona–Brenner)
Operator: DB-ÖBB EuroCity

Major Bus Stations:
Milano Lampugnano Bus Terminal (Autostazione Lampugnano): – Via Giulio Natta, Milan (M1 Metro – Lampugnano)
Largest and busiest long-distance coach terminal in Lombardy
Destinations:
Domestic: Turin – Bologna – Rome – Venice – Naples – Florence – Bari
Regional: Bergamo – Brescia – Como – Pavia – Lecco
International: France: – Lyon – Paris- Germany: Munich – Frankfurt – Switzerland: – Zurich – Geneva – Eastern Europe: Budapest – Prague – Vienna – Zagreb – Bucharest – Spain: Barcelona (limited)
Operators: FlixBus – Itabus – MarinoBus – Eurolines -BlaBlaBus
Milano San Donato Bus Station: – Location: Via G. Impastato, near M3 San Donato metro
Suburban and long-distance hub
Destinations:
Domestic: Naples – Rome – Florence – Bari – Salerno – Genoa
International: Eastern Europe (Romania – Moldova – Albania – Bulgaria)
Airport Connections: Milan Linate – Milan Malpensa – Orio al Serio (Bergamo)
Operators: FlixBus – Goga Travel – Eurobus – Autostradale
Milano Centrale (Bus Stops Adjacent to Train Station): – Location: Piazza Luigi di Savoia, near the train station’s eastern side
Urban & regional shuttle hub
Airport Shuttles: Milan Malpensa (MXP) – Milan Linate (LIN) – Bergamo Orio al Serio (BGY)
Regional Coaches: Brescia – Pavia – Piacenza – Bergamo
Bergamo Bus Station (Autostazione Bergamo): – Location: Adjacent to Bergamo Railway Station
Destinations:
Domestic: Milan – Brescia – Cremona – Lake Iseo – Sondrio
Airport Shuttle: Orio al Serio Airport
International: Zurich – Basel – Romania – Albania (seasonal)
Operators: SAB – FlixBus – Terravision – Autostradale
Brescia Bus Station (Autostazione Brescia): – Location:Piazzale Repubblica, near the train station
Destinations: Domestic: Milan – Bergamo – Verona – Mantua – Lake Garda towns
International: Switzerland (Lugano – Zurich) – Eastern Europe: Romania – Serbia – Croatia – Poland
Operators: SIA – FlixBus – Autostradale – Gruppo Stat

Ferry Ports
While Lombardy does not have direct sea ferry ports, it has extensive lake transport:
Lake Como Ferry Services: Operates between towns such as Como, Bellagio, and Varenna.
Lake Garda Ferry Services: Connects towns like Desenzano, Sirmione, and Riva del Garda.

It is advisable to check the latest schedules for these transportation methods as they could be subject to change.