How to get to Brescia

Once in Brescia, discover how to get around and choose the Brescia Card to experience the city through mobility, museums, and culture.

Every trip is different. In the sections Other services, Family Travels, Group Travels and Accessible Brescia you will find information, itineraries, and useful services to organize your experience based on your needs.

Check below for the different ways to arrive in the city.

Brescia is a stop for high-speed trains served by both Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) and Italo (Italotreno).

Direct connections to Turin, Milan, Verona, Padua, Venice and, towards Central-Southern Italy, Bologna, Florence, Rome, Naples and Salerno.

Indicative travel times:

Milan from 36 minutes.

Venice from 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Rome from 4 hours.

A widespread network of regional trains offers direct connections to Milan, Bergamo, Cremona, Parma/Piadena and along the route towards Veneto up to Verona.

By train, it is also possible to reach nearby destinations such as the Lake Garda (Brescia-Verona, AV and regional line) or the Lake Iseo and the Camonica Valley (Brescia–Iseo–Edolo line, regional line).

Traveling in Lombardy

For those traveling in Lombardy, the “I travel everywhere in Lombardy” (IVOL) agreements allow for discounted train + local public transport fares.

Brescia is connected to the international railway network thanks to EuroCity trains, with direct connections to Zurich, Geneva, and Geneva Airport. Other connections to European cities from the nearby stations of Milan and Verona: Basel, Frankfurt, and Paris from Milan Centrale and Munich from Verona Porta Nuova.

From the train station, the historic center is about a 10-minute walk. The station is also connected to the city metro line, which quickly links the station and the historic center with the northern and southeastern areas of the city.

For more information on train connections and fares: Trenitalia | Website ; Italotreno | Site web; Trenord | IVOL

Check the dedicated page of Trenitalia for the train schedules departing from Brescia station: Trenitalia | Brescia Station

Park and ride lots on the subway line

If you arrive in Brescia by car, the park and ride lots along the subway line are the most advantageous solution to reach the city center.Using public transport, parking is free and you can make up to 4 trips on the metro and bus at the cost of a single ticket (the ticket is valid for one user only).

Prealpino (north area).

Casazza (north area).

Sant’Eufemia – Buffalora (east area).

Poliambulanza (south area).

Structured parking lots near the center

For those who wish to park close to the historic center, the recommended parking lots are Fossa Bagni, Stazione FS, Arnaldo Park, and Autosilo 1. If you choose Autosilo 1, go up to the top floor: a stunning panoramic view of the city awaits you!

The Vittoria Parking is the most central solution. However, being very busy, it may have limited availability and applies higher rates.

For more information: Brescia Mobilità | Structured Parking

Organized into three tariff bands (red, yellow, and green zones) with parking meters on every street subject to paid parking; alternatively, payment can be made using authorized apps (Drop Ticket, Telepass Pay, Easy Park, MooneyGo).

For more information: Brescia Mobilità | Parking – Digital Payments 

The operators of the charging stations for electric cars are A2A, beCHARGE, and AGSM. The location of the charging stations can be checked in the city app Bresciapp!, by activating the dedicated filter on the homepage map.

In the city center, the Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) is active: in this area, car access is restricted - less traffic, more space to enjoy.

To consult the map, hours, and permits, information is available on Brescia Mobilità | ZTL

In Brescia, there is an equipped area with 15 camper spots at the Poliambulanza park and ride, in the southern part of Brescia, along the subway line.

Area with dedicated services: electric charging, water discharge, cassette washing, and water supply.

For more information: Brescia Mobilità | Camper Area; Brescia Mobilità | Camper Area Rates

The most convenient airport to reach Brescia isMilan Bergamo – Orio al Serio, located about50 km from the city. The recommended connection is via direct buses.

Estimated total time: about60 minutes, depending on traffic.

· Direct busAutostradale
Direct connection from the airport to Brescia Bus Station, in via Solferino, near the FS Station and the corresponding city metro stop. The service has 30 daily departures, with a travel time of about60 minutes.

· Direct busAirlink – Busitalia
Direct connection from the airport to Brescia, arriving at the city metro stop Poliambulanza.

Alternatively, there arecar rental services. The travel time by car to Brescia is about 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic.

For more information:www.milanbergamoairport.it

Verona Villafranca Airport, located about60 km from Brescia, is a convenient option for those arriving from national and European destinations.

The recommended connection is:

· Verona Airlink + train
From the airport, you can reach Verona Porta Nuova station with theVerona Airlink 199, operating daily, with departures every 20 minutes and a travel time of about 15 minutes.
From Verona Porta Nuova, direct trains to Brescia depart, with a travel time starting from 35 minutes.

Estimated total time: from 1 hour, depending on the connection.

Alternatively, there arecar rental services. The travel time by car to Brescia is about 50–60 minutes, depending on traffic.

For more information:www.aeroportoverona.it

Milan Linate Airport, located about85 km from Brescia, is particularly suitable for those arriving from Italian and European cities.

The recommended connection is:

· Bus to Milan Centrale + train to Brescia
From Linate, you can reach Milan Centrale Station with a direct bus. TheAutostradale connection takes about 25 minutes; other operators can be consulted on the airport's website.
From Milan Centrale, direct trains to Brescia depart, with an average travel time of about 44–47 minutes and about 35-40 minutes with high-speed trains.
Estimated total time: about1 hour and 20 minutes – 1 hour and 45 minutes, depending on the connection.

Alternatively, there arecar rental services. The travel time by car to Brescia is about 1 hour – 1 hour and 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

For more information:www.milanolinate-airport.com

Milan Malpensa Airport, located about140 km from Brescia, is the reference airport for many international and intercontinental connections.

The recommended connections are:

· TrainMalpensa Express + train to Brescia
From Malpensa, you can reach Milan Centrale with theMalpensa Express. The journey from Malpensa Airport T1 to Milan Centrale takes about 51 minutes.
From Milan Centrale, direct trains to Brescia depart, with an average travel time of about 44–47 minutes and about 35-40 minutes with high-speed trains.
Estimated total time: starting from1 hour and 45 minutes, depending on the connection.

· Bus to Milan Centrale + train to Brescia
Alternatively, from the airport, there are bus connections to Milan Centrale, which can be consulted on the airport's website. The travel time is about 50–60 minutes. From Milan Centrale, you can then continue by direct train to Brescia.

· Estimated total time: starting from2 hours, depending on the connection.

Alternatively, there arecar rental services. The travel time by car to Brescia is about 1 hour and 40 minutes – 2 hours, depending on traffic.

For more information:www.milanomalpensa-airport.com

For those arriving in the city by tourist buses, the expected arrival point is the Tourist Bus Terminal in Largo Torrelunga, at via Brigata Meccanizzata, corner of via Lupi di Toscana. For the parking of tourist buses, the area in via P. Nenni is recommended.

For access of tourist buses into the city, write to info@brescia.eu.

For information on rules and tickets for bike transport, check the dedicated page on the Trenitalia website: Trenitalia | Bike on board.

Check the trains departing from Brescia station and look for trains marked with the bicycle pictogram: when present, the transport of a mounted bike on board is allowed: Trenitalia | Brescia Station

Additionally, on all Regional trains you can bring with you for free a folded bike (closed), a disassembled bike in a special bag, a scooter, an hoverboard, or a monowheel. The vehicles can have dimensions up to 120x80x45 cm.

Near the FS Station you will find the Bike Station, the parking dedicated to bicycles: a practical solution for those arriving by train with a bike and with discounted rates for subscribers to local public transport and/or Trenord.

Check the sectionHow to get around for information on using bicycles in the city and on the transport methods for bicycles on public transport.