Getting There and Away

Written by Alexander Kopp, Marika Maslanka
03/09/2025
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Verona is well-equipped with primary transportation hubs, including the Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) and the central Verona Porta Nuova railway station, which also serves as the main bus terminal.

By Air:

Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN), also known as Valerio Catullo Airport, is approximately 10-12 km southwest of the city center. It handles flights from low-cost and flag carriers, connecting to major European cities and various Italian destinations.

  • The Aerobus (Verona Airlink, Line 199) provides direct service from the airport to Verona Porta Nuova train station. The journey takes about 15 minutes and costs approximately €7.00 per one-way ticket, which is valid for 75 minutes for onward urban bus connections.
  • Taxis are readily available outside the airport, with a travel time of around 12 minutes to the city center and an estimated cost of €20-€30.
  • Car rental services from various agencies are also available at the airport.
  • For broader international connections, Milan Malpensa (MXP) or Venice Marco Polo (VCE) airports can be considered. Train travel from Milan Malpensa to Verona Porta Nuova typically takes around 2 hours 10 minutes with one change, with tickets starting from approximately US$30.20.

By Train:

Verona Porta Nuova is a significant railway junction in northern Italy, offering high-speed train services (Frecciarossa, Italo) and regional connections.

  • Journeys to Milan take about 1 hour 13 minutes to 1 hour 29 minutes, with tickets ranging from €14-€27.
  • Travel to Venice typically takes around 1 hour, with tickets starting from approximately US$11.00.
  • Trains to Rome can take 3-4 hours, with tickets from approximately US$14.60 to $31.60.
  • Florence is accessible in about 1.5 to 2 hours, with tickets from approximately US$12.00.
  • Bologna is roughly 50 minutes away, with tickets starting from around US$3.70.
  • Regional trains connect Verona to Lake Garda towns like Peschiera del Garda (15-20 minutes, from US$4.60).
  • International train connections are available to destinations such as Munich (from US$33.00), Vienna, Zurich, and Geneva.

By Bus:

The main bus station is conveniently located next to Verona Porta Nuova train station.

  • Long-distance services like FlixBus connect Verona to numerous Italian and European cities.
  • Examples include routes from Milan (from $7) and Rome (approximately 7 hours 40 minutes, from $36).
  • Local and regional ATV buses provide connections to smaller towns and the Lake Garda area.

By Car:

Verona is located at the intersection of the A4 (Milan-Venice) and A22 (Brenner Pass-Modena) motorways.

  • The main motorway exits are Verona Est and Verona Sud on the A4, and Verona Nord on the A22. Verona Sud is often recommended for direct access to the city center or exhibition areas.
  • It is important to note that Verona's historic center has a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL); parking outside this area and utilizing public transport is advisable. Paid parking facilities are available near the city center.

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