Verona Villafranca Airport, officially Verona Valerio Catullo Airport, serves the Verona area. For Verona Airport to Garda, you can take a taxi or pre-booked chauffeur service, or use public transport connections; the airport describes its local connection to Lake Garda as seasonal.
- Taxi: Taxis wait outside the Arrivals Terminal; fares vary, so ask before boarding.
- Public transport: Verona AirLink line 199 runs between the airport, Verona city centre and Verona Porta Nuova railway station.
- Hotel reference: The airport is about 62 minutes by car from the Garda hotel.
- Seasonality: The airport describes its Lake Garda public-transport connection as operating during summer.
Where is Verona Villafranca Airport?
Verona Valerio Catullo Airport is the airport serving the Verona area. It is also commonly called Verona Villafranca Airport, and its IATA code is VRN. The airport’s Arrivals Terminal is the key place to orient yourself: the taxi rank and public-transport stops are just outside.
For a direct journey to Garda, check taxi and chauffeur options first. If you plan to use public transport, the airport’s Verona AirLink gives you a connection to Verona Porta Nuova, while the airport also describes a seasonal local connection to Lake Garda.
What taxi and pre-booked transfer options go to Garda?
Taxis wait just outside the Arrivals Terminal, and you can contact the airport’s named taxi companies directly to arrange a booking in advance. The airport also says chauffeur services can be booked through local operators or via the Uber app.
Verona Airport names Unione Radio Taxi at +39 045 532666, Taxi & Auto Blu Soc. Coop. at +39 045 8581403, and Radiotaxi Catullo at +39 045 2223525. You can ask the companies about availability and arrangements when you contact them.
Taxi prices may vary according to destination, time and day. Ask the driver or taxi-company staff about the fare before boarding; the airport’s published fixed fares are for other destinations and do not give a fixed fare to Garda. Most taxis accept credit cards, but confirm card payment with the company when booking or before the ride starts.
How do you get from Verona Airport to Garda by public transport?
Public transport from Verona Airport to Garda may involve a direct seasonal Lake Garda connection or a change at Verona Porta Nuova. The airport identifies ATV Verona AirLink line 199 as the link from the airport to Verona city centre and the railway station.
The line 199 stop is at the terminal exit. At Verona Porta Nuova, its stop is outside the railway station. The service runs from 05:35 to 23:10, with departures every 20 minutes; check current service details before planning around those times.
Line 482 runs from Garda through Lazise, Peschiera, Valeggio and Villafranca to the airport, with daily departures from Garda Autostazione from 06:55 through 21:55 at hourly intervals. In the reverse direction, airport departures run from 05:12 through 20:12, via Villafranca, Valeggio, Peschiera and Lazise to Garda. Use the timetable to check the service and stop that fit your journey.
The airport describes its local public-transport connection to Lake Garda as operating during the summer season. Since service patterns can vary, verify the route for your travel date rather than assuming that the airport bus runs year-round.
What should you check before travelling?
Check the current bus timetable, the operating pattern for the Lake Garda connection and the taxi fare before you set off. If paying by card, confirm acceptance with the taxi company or driver before the ride begins. For chauffeur services, contact the local operator or use the booking method available through the Uber app.
At the airport, the bus stops are just beyond the taxi area outside Arrivals. An airport ticket vending machine is inside the Arrivals Terminal. Check the official site before you go, especially for current transport information from Verona Airport and ATV.
How far is the hotel from Garda centre?
Garda city centre is about 33 minutes on foot or about 3 minutes by car from this four-star hotel in Garda. From the hotel, Verona Villafranca Airport is about 62 minutes away by car.
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FAQs
Where do you find taxis at Verona Airport?
Taxis wait just outside the Arrivals Terminal. You can also contact the airport’s named taxi companies to ask about booking in advance.
Does Verona AirLink go directly to Garda?
No. Line 199 connects the airport with Verona city centre and Verona Porta Nuova railway station. The airport separately describes a local public-transport connection to Lake Garda as seasonal.
Is there a fixed taxi fare from Verona Airport to Garda?
The airport’s fixed-fare information does not give a fare to Garda. Ask the taxi driver or company about the fare before boarding.
Where is the airport bus stop?
The line 199 stop is at the terminal exit. The airport says buses stop just beyond the taxi area outside Arrivals.