- Must visit
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
$15
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Mantua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Mantua will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 46 trains that leave Venice for Mantua on Mon, Aug 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 17 the direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Mon, Aug 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 42 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 3981 · Regionale 16970
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 16948
Regionale 16983
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 16917 · Regionale 16954
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale 16914
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 16970
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 16948
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale 16914
8988+
Regionale TTPER 16479
8970+
Regionale TTPER 16471Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Mantua 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 train which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 $19.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m 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 Venice to Mantua:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Mantua costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Mantua take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $15 (€12). The journey takes 2h 10m versus 1h 43m 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 Regionale.
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 Venice to Mantua trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ Regionale TTPER 16471 | 5:22 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h55 | 8:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8970+ Regionale 17133 | 5:35 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h42 | 9:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8970+ Regionale TTPER 16473 | 5:35 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 7h42 | 1:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8970+ Regionale TTPER 16471 | 5:35 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h42 | 8:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale 16882 | 5:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 8:23 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3478 · Regionale 17133 | 6:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 9:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9706+ Regionale 17133 | 6:18 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h59 | 9:17 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9403+ Regionale Veloce 3904 · Regionale TTPER 16986 | 6:26 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h51 | 10:17 AM Mantua station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3963 · Regionale 16917 · Regionale 16954 | 6:53 AM Venice Mestre | 3h30 | 10:23 AM Mantua station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale 16954 | 7:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 10:23 AM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TTPER 16473 | 10:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 1:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3488 · Regionale 17137 | 11:10 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 2:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Regionale 17137 | 11:30 AM Venice Mestre | 2h47 | 2:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 16948 | 11:40 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 2:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 16948 | 11:53 AM Venice Mestre | 2h30 | 2:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TTPER 16475 | 1:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 4:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Regionale TTPER 16475 | 1:18 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h59 | 4:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Regionale TTPER 16475 | 1:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h42 | 4:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Regionale TTPER 16479 | 1:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h42 | 6:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8984+ Regionale TTPER 16477 | 1:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h42 | 5:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TTPER 16477 | 2:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 5:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ Regionale TTPER 16477 | 2:30 PM Venice Mestre | 2h47 | 5:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8986+ Regionale TTPER 16479 | 2:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h42 | 6:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8986+ Regionale TTPER 16317 | 2:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h42 | 7:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8986+ Regionale TTPER 16477 | 2:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h42 | 5:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TTPER 16479 | 3:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 6:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale TTPER 16479 | 3:22 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h55 | 6:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8988+ Regionale TTPER 16479 | 3:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h42 | 6:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8988+ Regionale TTPER 16317 | 3:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h42 | 7:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8988+ Regionale TTPER 16421 | 3:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h42 | 8:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 16970 | 3:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 6:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 16970 | 3:53 PM Venice Mestre | 2h30 | 6:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TTPER 16317 | 4:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 7:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748+ Regionale TTPER 16317 | 4:18 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h59 | 7:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale 16914 | 4:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 7:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale 16914 | 4:53 PM Venice Mestre | 2h30 | 7:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TTPER 16421 | 5:10 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 8:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9752+ Regionale TTPER 16421 | 5:18 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h59 | 8:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 16983 | 5:35 PM Venice Mestre | 2h48 | 8:23 PM Mantua station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8992+ Regionale TTPER 16413 | 5:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h42 | 9:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
8992+ Regionale TTPER 16421 | 5:35 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h42 | 8:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 16983 | 5:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 8:23 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 3524 · Regionale TTPER 16413 | 6:22 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 2h55 | 9:17 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9435+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 · Regionale TTPER 22494 | 6:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h51 | 10:17 PM Mantua station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 · Regionale TTPER 22498 | 6:40 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 4h50 | 11:30 PM Mantua station | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 · FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 7:26 PM Venice Santa Lucia | 3h37 | 11:03 PM Mantua station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Venice to Mantua run on average 51 times per day, taking around 2h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average train duration 2h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 51 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 10:34 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 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 Venice 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 Venice to Mantua trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Mantova station pair, with some services arriving at Borgochiesanuova. Use this guide to compare Venice and Mantua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia 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: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are several cafes and restaurants inside.
Free Wi-Fi available in the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available at the entrance and near platforms.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus).
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.
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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