From Verona to Madonna della Corona (and Sirmione) without a car

By Riccardo · LikeGarda, Garda

The sanctuary of Madonna della Corona hangs on the cliff above the Adige valley, about 43 km from Verona. Many of our guests staying in Verona would love to see it, and many also want Sirmione on the lake. Here is how it works on your own, step by step, and how it works with us.

By bus: possible, with some planning

There is no direct bus from Verona to the sanctuary. The public buses are run by ATV, and the trip has three legs.

• Verona to Caprino Veronese: line 173 leaves from the Porta Nuova railway station and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Caprino to Spiazzi: line 471 goes up to the village of Spiazzi only a few times a day, and some runs are only on school days. On Saturdays and Sundays line 477 links Brentino, Caprino and Spiazzi with four runs a day; in summer line 476 comes up from Garda.
• Spiazzi to the sanctuary: the shuttle 499 takes 10 minutes. It runs every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on Sundays and holidays, from 29 March in 2026, whenever the road is open. A single ticket is €2, a return €3.50.

Put together, count on at least two hours each way, and more if you miss a connection. The timetables are on the ATV website: it is worth checking them the day before.

On foot from Brentino

From Brentino, down in the valley, the Pilgrims’ path climbs to the sanctuary: a steep and beautiful walk, with a lot of steps carved into the rock. Good shoes, water, and a bit of training help. It is a lovely idea if you enjoy walking; less so on a hot August afternoon.

By car

By car it is about 43 km from Verona to Spiazzi, roughly 45 minutes without traffic. You park in Spiazzi and take the shuttle, or walk down. It is the most flexible option, as long as you are happy to drive the mountain road.

And Sirmione the same day?

This is where it gets tricky. By bus you would go back towards Verona or Peschiera first and then on to Sirmione: with these timetables, fitting both into one day is very hard. By car it can be done, with a fair amount of driving and the search for parking in Sirmione in summer.

With us

Our day from Verona puts the two places together. We leave Verona at 9:00 (Peschiera at 9:40) and the day lasts about eight and a half hours.

• 1 hour 30 minutes of guided visit at Madonna della Corona, admission included
• 2 hours in Sirmione, with time for the castle or a boat ride (about €12 on the spot, optional)
• 1 hour in Lazise for lunch and a walk by the lake
• A tour guide in English and German, and the coach waiting for you at every stop

Our day trip from VeronaFrom Verona: Sirmione, Lazise & Madonna della Corona – Full Day Tour

Quick answers

Is there a direct bus from Verona to Madonna della Corona?

No. With ATV you take line 173 to Caprino, then a bus up to Spiazzi (line 471, or 477 at weekends, 476 in summer) and the shuttle 499 to the sanctuary.

How long does the shuttle from Spiazzi take?

About 10 minutes. It runs every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on Sundays and holidays.

Can I see Madonna della Corona and Sirmione in one day without a car?

By public transport it is very hard. With our day trip from Verona you see both, plus a lunch stop in Lazise.

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