Navigazione Lago di Garda

The public service of boats, catamarans and ferries on Lake Garda, run by the Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi.

Navigazione Lago di Garda is the Garda branch of the Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi, the public boat service that depends on the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and also runs lakes Maggiore and Como. On Garda it links the villages of both shores with boats, catamarans and hydrofoils, from Desenzano and Peschiera in the south to Riva and Torbole in the north, and runs the car ferry between Maderno and Torri del Benaco.

How it works

The price of each journey depends on the stretch between the two landing stages. In 2026, the shortest stretch costs €3.50 and the longest €17.50; the return is double, fast services carry a surcharge and a bike pays separately. From Malcesine to Limone is stretch 3, €7.50 one way; from Limone to Riva, stretch 2, €6. Children aged 4 to 11 pay a reduced fare.

To get around all day there are day tickets: the whole-lake one costs €39.50 (€20 for children) and the upper-lake one, from Maderno and Torri northwards, €27 (€13.50 for children), the latter only on ordinary services.

Season

The scheduled boats run from spring to early November. In winter, from 2 November 2026 to 12 March 2027, only the Maderno – Torri del Benaco ferry sails. Timetables change each season and are published as PDFs on their website.

What they run

The Geocalia activities run by Navigazione Lago di Garda, with the prices and terms they publish.

Independent companies: you book with them, on their terms. Prices are as they publish them and may change.

Frequently asked questions

Where do you buy tickets?

At the landing-stage ticket offices and on the Navigazione Laghi website.

Can you take a bike on the boat?

Yes, paying its surcharge, but the captain may limit the number of bikes depending on occupancy. Ask at the ticket office beforehand.

Are there boats in winter?

Only the car ferry between Maderno and Torri del Benaco, from 2 November 2026 to 12 March 2027.

Independent company: you book with them, on their terms.

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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