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Museo di Palazzo Ducale
Historic ducal apartments, chapels, and masterpieces across one of Europe’s largest palace museums; essential for understanding Mantua’s court culture.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Mantua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Mantua will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
It's difficult to get from Milan to Mantua without transferring at least once.
Regionale TRENORD 2153 · Autobus TRENORD 3153A
Regionale TRENORD 2177 · Autobus TRENORD 3177A
Regionale TRENORD 10857 · Regionale TRENORD 2157 · Autobus TRENORD 3157A
Regionale TRENORD 2165 · Autobus TRENORD 4053A
Regionale TRENORD 2181 · Autobus TRENORD 2181A
Regionale TRENORD 2153 · Autobus TRENORD 3153A
Regionale TRENORD 2169 · Autobus TRENORD 3169A
Regionale TRENORD 2173 · Autobus TRENORD 3173A
Regionale TRENORD 2165 · Autobus TRENORD 3165A
Regionale TRENORD 2177 · Autobus TRENORD 3177AOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Mantua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $16, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Milan to Mantua:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Mantua costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Mantua take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 52m.
The journey is about 6m faster (2h 10m by train vs 2h 16m by car) and roughly $52 (€42) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 (€13) vs $68 (€55)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Italo.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Mantua trains for today, Wednesday, August 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 2173 · Autobus TRENORD 3173A | 4:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h18 | 6:38 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2633 · Regionale TTPER 16317 | 4:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 7:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2173 · Autobus TRENORD 3173A | 4:33 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h05 | 6:38 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9747+ Regionale TTPER 16317 | 4:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 7:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2175 · Autobus TRENORD 3175A | 5:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h23 | 7:38 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2635 · Regionale TTPER 16421 | 5:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 8:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2175 · Autobus TRENORD 3175A | 5:28 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h10 | 7:38 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9751+ Regionale TTPER 16421 | 5:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 8:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2177 · Autobus TRENORD 3177A | 6:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h22 | 8:42 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale TTPER 16413 | 6:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 9:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2177 · Autobus TRENORD 3177A | 6:33 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h09 | 8:42 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
S1 TRENORD 25765 · Regionale TRENORD 2179 · Autobus TRENORD 3179A | 6:36 PM Milano Bovisa Politecnico | 3h02 | 9:38 PM Mantua station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9755+ Regionale TTPER 16413 | 6:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 9:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2179 · Autobus TRENORD 3179A | 7:15 PM Milan Centrale | 2h23 | 9:38 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2181 · Autobus TRENORD 2181A | 8:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h24 | 10:44 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2153 · Autobus TRENORD 3153A | 6:20 AM Milan Centrale | 2h18 | 8:38 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2613 · Regionale 17133 | 6:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 9:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2153 · Autobus TRENORD 3153A | 6:33 AM Milan Rogoredo | 2h05 | 8:38 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9703+ Regionale 17133 | 6:45 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 9:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2615 · Regionale 17135 | 7:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 10:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 10857 · Regionale TRENORD 2157 · Autobus TRENORD 3157A | 7:40 AM Milano Greco Pirelli | 2h58 | 10:38 AM Mantua station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9707+ Regionale 17135 | 7:45 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 10:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2157 · Autobus TRENORD 3157A | 8:20 AM Milan Centrale | 2h18 | 10:38 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2161 · Autobus TRENORD 3161A | 10:20 AM Milan Centrale | 2h18 | 12:38 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2623 · Regionale 17137 | 11:25 AM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 2:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9723+ Regionale 17137 | 11:45 AM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 2:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2165 · Autobus TRENORD 4053A | 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h30 | 2:50 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2165 · Autobus TRENORD 3165A | 12:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h18 | 2:38 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2625 · Regionale 17141 | 12:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 3:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2165 · Autobus TRENORD 3165A | 12:33 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h05 | 2:38 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9727+ Regionale 17141 | 12:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 3:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2627 · Regionale TTPER 16475 | 1:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 4:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9731+ Regionale TTPER 16475 | 1:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 4:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2169 · Autobus TRENORD 3169A | 2:20 PM Milan Centrale | 2h18 | 4:38 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2629 · Regionale TTPER 16477 | 2:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 5:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2169 · Autobus TRENORD 3169A | 2:33 PM Milan Rogoredo | 2h05 | 4:38 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9735+ Regionale TTPER 16477 | 2:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 5:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 2631 · Regionale TTPER 16479 | 3:25 PM Milan Centrale | 2h52 | 6:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9741+ Regionale TTPER 16479 | 3:45 PM Milan Centrale | 2h32 | 6:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Milan to Mantua run on average 57 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 2h 18m.
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 57 |
Fastest train 2h 18m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Mantua — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mantua trip today.
Historic ducal apartments, chapels, and masterpieces across one of Europe’s largest palace museums; essential for understanding Mantua’s court culture.
Celebrated museum palace with frescoed rooms, temporary exhibitions, and Giulio Romano’s architecture; a cornerstone of Mantua’s artistic identity.
Archaeology museum displaying local prehistoric, Etruscan, and Roman finds; a useful complement to the city’s better-known Renaissance attractions.
Mantua’s monumental main square, framed by the Ducal Palace, cathedral, and civic buildings; the best place to grasp the city’s historic power.
Lively medieval square with market atmosphere, arcades, and major monuments; ideal for people-watching and easy access to the old center.
Elegant square beside Sant’Andrea, known for arcaded buildings and its central role in city events, walks, and daily local life.
Pumpkin-filled pasta with amaretti, mostarda, Parmigiano and spices. A signature Mantuan first course balancing sweet and savory flavors.
Slow-braised donkey stew, usually served with polenta. A rustic Lombard-Mantuan specialty rooted in the area’s farming tradition.
Air-dried salami made from coarsely ground pork and garlic. It is one of Mantua’s best-known cured meats and a classic local starter.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in the city center, known for refined interpretations of Mantuan cuisine in a historic, intimate setting.
Historic traditional restaurant celebrated for classic Mantuan dishes such as tortelli di zucca and local meats in a polished atmosphere.
Well-known osteria offering hearty regional cooking, house specialties and a relaxed, authentic setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for Italy. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Milan or Venice, while local buses and everyday cafes remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up at cafes and taxis; leave 5-10% at restaurants only for especially good service.
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Mantova Railway Station -> Piazza Sordello, Mantua
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Mantua by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mantua, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan to Mantua trains use the Milano Centrale to Mantova station pair, with some services arriving at Borgochiesanuova. Use this guide to compare Milan and Mantua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Rogoredo is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Rogoredo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Pizzeria Il Moro, Osteria La Piola
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Rogoredo. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Rogoredo. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Rogoredo: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Rogoredo: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Business Palace, Hotel Mistral, Hotel Brenta Milano.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Mantova is 1 km from Mantua city centre. Public transport options include:
Mantova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Masseria, Osteria dell'Oca
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Mantova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Mantova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mantova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mantova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mantova.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Casa Poli, Hotel La Favorita, Hotel Broletto.
Borgochiesanuova is 3 km from Mantua city centre. Public transport options include:
Borgochiesanuova has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Hotel.
Available at Borgochiesanuova: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Borgochiesanuova.
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