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The 13 Best Day Trips from Brescia

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Brescia, Italy, led by Milan, Bologna, Verona. The closest is Bergamo, about 55 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Brescia at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Milan80 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Bologna146 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Verona62 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Padua131 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Parma82 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Modena113 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Reggio nell'Emilia99 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Ferrara135 km SE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Bergamo46 km NW55 minHalf-day trip
Trento92 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Vicenza104 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Bolzano137 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Piacenza67 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Brescia

  1. 1

    Milan, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km west of Brescia2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Ago, filo e nodo.

    Also nearby: Quarto Oggiaro, Monza.

  2. 2

    Bologna, Italy

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-east of Brescia4 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Verona, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km east of Brescia2 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Padua, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km east of Brescia4 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Parma, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south of Brescia2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Modena, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south-east of Brescia3 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south of Brescia3 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Ferrara, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south-east of Brescia4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Bergamo, Italy

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north-west of Brescia1 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Trento, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-east of Brescia2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Vicenza, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km east of Brescia3 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Bolzano, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-east of Brescia4 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Piacenza, Italy

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-west of Brescia2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Brescia to Milan

A realistic pace for Milan, 80 km from Brescia. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Brescia
  2. 09:45Arrive in Milan (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Ago, filo e nodo
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Milan
  6. 15:45Head back to Brescia
  7. 17:00Home in Brescia

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Brescia?
The best day trips from Brescia are Milan, Bologna, Verona, Padua, Parma. The closest is Bergamo, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Brescia?
Bergamo is the closest, 46 km north-west of Brescia, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Brescia?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Brescia: Bergamo (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Brescia for a day out?
Milan is the largest city in day-trip range, 80 km west of Brescia and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Brescia?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Bologna at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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