Malcesine Travel Forum

I'm traveling to Malcesine next Monday and I plan to get the train from Mestre to Verona and then the bus.

Quick question about tickets, would any of you advice booking them before we leave? I see i can book them online and get ticketless, but you can never be too sure we'll get to the station on time and then have to change the tickets anyway.

Is there a fare you can buy online that means you can travel at any time on the train that day for example?

Any advice would be appreciated thank you,

Yes, regional trains work like that. See a post from Mccalpin 374 days ago about a new policy for online tickets on those trians.

But, really, expecially if youa re not totally sure of the time you will arrive at the staion, do not worry.

Regional trains are a little slower, but this can be no more than 20/30 minutes.
However, i would be a pity to miss a faster train just to wait the next regional

Buying a ticket at the automatic machines at th stations takes 2 minutes, they have an english translationand you can choose the train just before to jump on it (5 minutes before if the train has mandatory booking such as ES).

So, you just buy the ticket for the next suitable train. Trains with mandatory booking apart, you can take the train even if it is full... just standing along the aisles.

At Verona station, the ATV tickets for the bus may be purchased at the tobacco shop (look for a big withe T on blue background). Validate in by stamping it in the machine at the front door of the bus (you may purchase on board with a little supplement, if I remember well).

Have a nice trip.
Francesco

I agree.

I wouldn't worry about buying tickets online.

Hi, I travelled from Mestre to Padua, then later onto Peschiera (Lake Garda) by train last year. This train also stopped at Verona. There are many trains throughout the day, so you shouldn't have to wait too long.

There is a regular bus from Peschiera station that runs along the length of the lake, and it stops at Malcesine.
I just turned up at the station and purchased the ticket. For the bus you pay the driver.
Please visit my Lago di Garda page for more info including transport and links to timetables.
Have A Great Trip!
Sue x

ps I recommend Osterio Santo Cielo in Malcesine for a meal or drink.