- Must visit
Uffizi Galleries
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mantua to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mantua to Florence will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 24 trains that leave Mantua for Florence on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 159 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 2 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.
Regionale TTPER 17007 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 · Regionale 17851
Regionale TTPER 22453 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18515
Regionale TTPER 22479 · Regionale Veloce 3929+
Intercity 594
Regionale TTPER 22467 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717+
Intercity 584
Regionale TTPER 22489+
Intercity 599
FRECCIAROSSA 9301
Regionale 16949 · Regionale 16032+
FRECCIAROSSA 8513
Regionale TTPER 16995 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1703+
FRECCIAROSSA 8507
Regionale 17144+
FRECCIAROSSA 8527
Regionale TTPER 16470+
FRECCIAROSSA 8507Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mantua to Florence among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 $9, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Florence:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mantua to Florence costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Florence take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Frecciarossa.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Mantua to Florence trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 17007 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 · Regionale 17851 | 6:29 PM Mantua station | 3h41 | 10:10 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 9301 | 5:55 AM Mantua station | 1h55 | 7:50 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17130+ FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 6:29 AM Mantua station | 2h55 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16949 · Regionale 16032+ FRECCIAROSSA 8513 | 6:37 AM Mantua station | 2h47 | 9:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TRENORD 262A · Regionale TRENORD 10501 · Regionale Veloce 4032 | 7:00 AM Mantua station | 6h33 | 1:33 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 16470+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:29 AM Mantua station | 2h55 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 16995 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1703+ FRECCIAROSSA 8507 | 7:32 AM Mantua station | 2h52 | 10:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 16472+ FRECCIAROSSA 8503 | 8:29 AM Mantua station | 2h55 | 11:24 AM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 22467 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 1717+ Intercity 584 | 8:29 AM Mantua station | 3h58 | 12:27 PM Florence Rifredi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 22453+ FRECCIAROSSA 9413 | 9:29 AM Mantua station | 3h10 | 12:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 22453 · Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18515 | 9:29 AM Mantua station | 4h23 | 1:52 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 22471 · Regionale Veloce 3921+ FRECCIAROSSA 8419 | 11:29 AM Mantua station | 3h10 | 2:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 16999 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925+ FRECCIAROSSA 9421 | 12:29 PM Mantua station | 3h10 | 3:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 16975 · Regionale 3467+ FRECCIAROSSA 9543 | 12:37 PM Mantua station | 3h27 | 4:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17136+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 1:29 PM Mantua station | 2h55 | 4:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16905+ Intercity 594 | 1:37 PM Mantua station | 4h48 | 6:25 PM Florence Rifredi | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16905 · Regionale 3841+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 1:37 PM Mantua station | 3h27 | 5:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 22479 · Regionale Veloce 3929+ Intercity 594 | 2:29 PM Mantua station | 3h56 | 6:25 PM Florence Rifredi | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 22479 · Regionale Veloce 3929+ FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 2:29 PM Mantua station | 3h10 | 5:39 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17142+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 3:29 PM Mantua station | 2h55 | 6:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17144+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 4:29 PM Mantua station | 2h55 | 7:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16981 · Regionale 16343+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 4:37 PM Mantua station | 3h27 | 8:04 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 16476+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 5:29 PM Mantua station | 2h55 | 8:24 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 22489+ Intercity 599 | 5:29 PM Mantua station | 3h53 | 9:22 PM Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Mantua to Florence run on average 33 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 33 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:18 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Florence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Florence trip today.
Florence’s premier art museum, famed for Renaissance masterpieces by Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of Italy’s essential museum visits.
Best known for Michelangelo’s David, this museum also holds important Florentine paintings and sculpture. Advance booking is strongly advisable.
Vast palace museum complex with royal apartments, Palatine Gallery, and decorative arts. A major stop for art, Medici history, and grand interiors.
Florence’s monumental heart, where the cathedral, baptistery, and bell tower stand together. Essential for first-time visitors and photographers.
Historic civic square filled with sculpture and dominated by Palazzo Vecchio. One of the city’s most important and lively public spaces.
Florence’s most famous viewpoint, especially popular at sunset and widely shared on social media for its sweeping skyline panorama.
A Thick-Cut T-Bone Steak From Chianina Beef, Grilled Rare Over Coals. It Is Florence’s Signature Dish And A Classic Of Tuscan Cuisine.
A Traditional Florentine Street Food Made From The Fourth Stomach Of The Cow, Slow-Cooked In Broth And Served In A Roll, Often With Green Sauce.
A Rustic Tomato, Bread, Garlic, And Olive Oil Soup. It Is A Beloved Tuscan Dish That Turns Stale Bread Into Rich Comfort Food.
A Michelin-Starred Restaurant Offering Refined Tuscan Cuisine With Creative Technique, Elegant Service, And A Contemporary Fine-Dining Atmosphere.
A Small, Long-Running Florentine Favorite Known For Traditional Cooking, Especially Butter Chicken And Simple Tuscan Classics In An Old-School Setting.
A Historic, Casual Trattoria Near Mercato Centrale, Famous For Bistecca Alla Fiorentina, Tuscan Soups, And A Lively Local Atmosphere.
Generally moderate for Italy: museums and central hotels cost more, while casual food and coffee remain fairly affordable.
Service is often included or covered by a coperto. Tipping is not required, but leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes or 5-10% for excellent restaurant service is appreciated.
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