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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.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Padua to Mantua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Mantua will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 56 trains from Padua to Mantua, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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 Veloce 3973 · Regionale 16948
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Trains from Padua to Mantua run on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:03, the last at 20:29. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (89 km) distance in 1h 29m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Padua to Mantua.
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Mantua trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale 17176 · Regionale TTPER 16471 | 5:46 AM Padova | 2h31 | 8:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ Regionale TTPER 16471 | 6:07 AM Padova | 2h10 | 8:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale 16882 | 6:12 AM Padova | 2h11 | 8:23 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8970+ Regionale 17135 | 6:26 AM Padova | 3h51 | 10:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8970+ Regionale 17133 | 6:26 AM Padova | 2h51 | 9:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8970+ Regionale TTPER 16471 | 6:26 AM Padova | 1h51 | 8:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17162 · Regionale 17133 | 6:53 AM Padova | 2h24 | 9:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16917 · Regionale 16954 | 7:14 AM Padova | 3h09 | 10:23 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9706+ Regionale 17133 | 7:16 AM Padova | 2h01 | 9:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17017 · Regionale 16954 | 7:41 AM Padova | 2h42 | 10:23 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17166 · Regionale 17135 | 7:51 AM Padova | 2h26 | 10:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale 16954 | 8:09 AM Padova | 2h14 | 10:23 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ Regionale 17135 | 8:16 AM Padova | 2h01 | 10:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8974+ Regionale 17135 | 8:26 AM Padova | 1h51 | 10:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8974+ Regionale TTPER 16473 | 8:26 AM Padova | 4h51 | 1:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8974+ Regionale 17137 | 8:26 AM Padova | 5h51 | 2:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8971+ Regionale 17137 | 9:26 AM Padova | 4h51 | 2:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8971+ Regionale 17141 | 9:26 AM Padova | 5h51 | 3:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8971+ Regionale TTPER 16473 | 9:26 AM Padova | 3h51 | 1:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TTPER 16473 | 10:40 AM Padova | 2h37 | 1:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3971 · Regionale 16948 | 11:09 AM Padova | 3h14 | 2:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9724+ Regionale TTPER 16473 | 11:16 AM Padova | 2h01 | 1:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17190 · Regionale 17137 | 11:52 AM Padova | 2h25 | 2:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 16948 | 12:09 PM Padova | 2h14 | 2:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Regionale 17137 | 12:16 PM Padova | 2h01 | 2:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17196 · Regionale 17141 | 12:53 PM Padova | 2h24 | 3:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9732+ Regionale 17141 | 1:16 PM Padova | 2h01 | 3:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17089 · Regionale 16964 | 1:41 PM Padova | 2h42 | 4:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17266 · Regionale TTPER 16475 | 1:51 PM Padova | 2h26 | 4:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 16964 | 2:09 PM Padova | 2h14 | 4:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Regionale TTPER 16475 | 2:16 PM Padova | 2h01 | 4:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Regionale TTPER 16475 | 2:26 PM Padova | 1h51 | 4:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Regionale TTPER 16479 | 2:26 PM Padova | 3h51 | 6:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Regionale TTPER 16477 | 2:26 PM Padova | 2h51 | 5:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17202 · Regionale TTPER 16477 | 2:53 PM Padova | 2h24 | 5:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ Regionale TTPER 16477 | 3:16 PM Padova | 2h01 | 5:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8986+ Regionale TTPER 16317 | 3:26 PM Padova | 3h51 | 7:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8986+ Regionale TTPER 16477 | 3:26 PM Padova | 1h51 | 5:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8986+ Regionale TTPER 16479 | 3:26 PM Padova | 2h51 | 6:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17093 · Regionale 16970 | 3:41 PM Padova | 2h42 | 6:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17204 · Regionale TTPER 16479 | 3:51 PM Padova | 2h26 | 6:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 16970 | 4:09 PM Padova | 2h14 | 6:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale TTPER 16479 | 4:16 PM Padova | 2h01 | 6:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8988+ Regionale TTPER 16317 | 4:26 PM Padova | 2h51 | 7:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8988+ Regionale TTPER 16479 | 4:26 PM Padova | 1h51 | 6:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8988+ Regionale TTPER 16421 | 4:26 PM Padova | 3h51 | 8:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17019 · Regionale 16914 | 4:41 PM Padova | 2h42 | 7:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17208 · Regionale TTPER 16317 | 4:53 PM Padova | 2h24 | 7:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale 16914 | 5:09 PM Padova | 2h14 | 7:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748+ Regionale TTPER 16317 | 5:16 PM Padova | 2h01 | 7:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 17216 · Regionale TTPER 16421 | 5:53 PM Padova | 2h24 | 8:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16983 | 6:13 PM Padova | 2h10 | 8:23 PM Mantua station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 17220 · Regionale TTPER 16413 | 6:53 PM Padova | 2h24 | 9:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 · Regionale TTPER 22498 | 7:09 PM Padova | 4h21 | 11:30 PM Mantua station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758+ Regionale TTPER 16413 | 7:16 PM Padova | 2h01 | 9:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 · FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 7:56 PM Padova | 3h07 | 11:03 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Padua to Mantua with Regionale, Frecciarossa, and Italo. High-speed trains available on this route with Frecciarossa and Italo. Regional trains available on this route with Regionale. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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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
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Padua 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 Padua to Mantua trains use the Padova to Mantova station pair, with some services arriving at Borgochiesanuova. Use this guide to compare Padua and Mantua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Padova 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 Zairo, Trattoria Al Fungo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Padova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Padova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Padova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Padova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Padova: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Grand'Italia, NH Padova, Hotel Europa.
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.
Check train stations information for Padua and Mantua, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.