The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna to Mantua
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Mantua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Mantua will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bologna for Mantua on Sun, Jun 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2023:50 PM1h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:45 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 AM1h24Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:44 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$101One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM1h45Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli)2:45 PMMantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS)$2701One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM1h45Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt2:45 PMMantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS)$2711One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:20 AM1h24Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:44 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$101One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM1h45Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli)2:45 PMMantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS)$2701One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM1h45Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt2:45 PMMantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS)$2711One-way0 transfers
2023:50 PM1h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:45 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$91One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bologna to Mantua
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Mantua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$8 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Mantua:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Mantua costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Mantua take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
Tickets start at around $8 (€7) compared to roughly $31 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23 (€19). The journey takes 1h 42m versus 1h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Bologna to Mantua Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $248 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $270 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:44AM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $248 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:44PM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $270 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $285 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $293 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $285 |
Live departures
Bologna to Mantua bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Mantua buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h24 | 12:44 PM Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
202 | 3:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h55 | 5:45 PM Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 1h35 | 6:45 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 1h35 | 6:45 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:20 PM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 1h25 | 6:45 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 1h25 | 7:25 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 1h35 | 7:35 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 1h35 | 7:35 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 1h35 | 8:35 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 1h25 | 8:25 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 1h35 | 8:35 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 1h35 | 9:35 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 1h25 | 9:25 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 1h35 | 9:35 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 1h35 | 10:35 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 1h25 | 10:25 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 1h35 | 10:35 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 1h35 | 11:35 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 1h35 | 11:35 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 1h25 | 11:25 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Mantua
Buses from Bologna to Mantua run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 53 miles (86 km) distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 53 miles (86 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 24m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar from Bologna to MantuaYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Mantua with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bologna to Mantua
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Mantua by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mantua, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bologna to Mantua
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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