- Must visit
Doge's Palace
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$140
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 30 m
Buses per day
79
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Mantua to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mantua to Venice will cost around $140 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 79 buses that leave Mantua for Venice on Sun, Jun 07, 75 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 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mantua to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Mantua to Venice:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Mantua to Venice costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 14m.
You'll arrive about -1h -8m sooner (1h 53m by bus vs 1h 45m by car) and save roughly $-0.79 (€-0.64) compared to fuel and tolls ($32 (€26) vs $31 (€25)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, GoOpti.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $175 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $153 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $152 |
The table below shows live departures for Mantua to Venice 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 · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa) | 4h25 | 8:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 PM Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa) | 4h35 | 8:10 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:05 PM Mantova, Hotel la Favorita | 1h55 | 9:00 PM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 1h55 | 9:05 PM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Mantova, Hotel la Favorita | 1h55 | 9:55 PM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 1h55 | 9:55 PM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 1h55 | 10:55 PM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:00 PM Mantova, Hotel la Favorita | 1h55 | 10:55 PM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Mantova, Hotel la Favorita | 1h55 | 11:55 PM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 1h55 | 11:55 PM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Mantova, Hotel la Favorita | 1h55 | 12:55 AM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 1h55 | 12:55 AM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 PM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h30 | 1:40 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 2:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 2:45 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h30 | 2:30 AM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 3:45 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 3:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h30 | 3:30 AM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 4:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h30 | 4:30 AM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 4:45 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 5:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 5:45 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h30 | 5:30 AM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 6:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h30 | 6:30 AM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 6:45 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 AM Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa) | 6h15 | 10:50 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 AM Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa) | 4h25 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 7:45 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 7:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h30 | 7:30 AM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 8:45 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h30 | 8:30 AM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 8:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 9:00 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h30 | 8:45 AM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:15 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 9:00 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 9:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h30 | 9:30 AM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 9:45 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 10:45 AM Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h30 | 10:30 AM Venezia, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (Venezia Mestre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 2h45 | 10:45 AM Venice | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Mantua to Venice run on average 62 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 58 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 62 |
Direct buses 58 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
Gothic seat of Venetian power with grand chambers, prisons, and major artworks. One of the city's essential cultural visits.
Venice's premier museum for Venetian painting, with masterpieces by Bellini, Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese.
Leading modern art museum in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, known for masterpieces of Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract art.
Venice's monumental main square, surrounded by major landmarks and one of the city's defining must-see spaces.
Venice's main waterway lined with palaces, best appreciated from bridges, vaporetto rides, and waterfront walks.
Colorful lagoon island famous for vividly painted houses and photogenic streets, especially popular with social media visitors.
Sweet-and-sour sardines marinated with onions, vinegar, pine nuts, and raisins; a classic Venetian lagoon dish with medieval trading influences.
Salt cod whipped with olive oil into a creamy spread, traditionally served on bread or grilled polenta; one of Venice’s best-known cicchetti.
Venetian risotto colored and flavored with cuttlefish ink, giving it a rich sea taste and dramatic black color.
Small, celebrated seafood osteria near Saint Mark’s, prized for market-fresh fish, refined cooking, and intimate service.
Respected traditional seafood restaurant in a hidden central lane, known for classic Venetian dishes and an old-school atmosphere.
Well-known Burano restaurant worth the trip for lagoon seafood, risotto, and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Venice is pricey due to tourism and island logistics. Hotels and dining cost more than in many Italian cities.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Small change for cafés and taxis is appreciated.
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