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Museo delle Sinopie
Museum displaying the preparatory sinopia drawings for the Camposanto frescoes, an important insight into medieval artistic techniques in Pisa.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
5 h 59 m
Average duration
5 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mantua to Pisa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mantua to Pisa will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 1 trains that leave Mantua for Pisa on Sat, Jun 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 5 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 59 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest trains will take 5 h 59 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mantua to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Mantua to Pisa:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mantua to Pisa costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $74 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€34). The journey takes 4h 29m versus 2h 56m 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.
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 Pisa trains for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17142+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525+ Regionale Veloce 4049 | 3:29 PM Mantua station | 4h25 | 7:54 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 22485 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale 2295 | 4:29 PM Mantua station | 5h38 | 10:07 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 17144+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527+ Regionale 18315 | 4:29 PM Mantua station | 4h30 | 8:59 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 16476+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529+ Regionale 18327 | 5:29 PM Mantua station | 4h31 | 10:00 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
![]() | 5:07 AM Mantua | 5h59 | 11:06 AM Pisa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Mantua to Pisa run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 20:06. The fastest train covers the 101 miles (164 km) distance in 4h 21m.
Distance 101 miles (164 km) |
Average train duration 4h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 4h 21m |
First train 5:30 AM |
Last train 8:06 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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