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Compare bus and train for Bologna to Mantua
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Mantua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 $5, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Mantua:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Mantua costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Mantua take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Mantua
How to get from Bologna to Mantua by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Mantua is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2023:50 PM1h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:45 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$71One-way0 transfers
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2023:50 PM1h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:45 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:20 AM1h24Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:44 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 · Regionale TTPER 224565:53 AM1h38Bologna Centrale7:31 AMMantua station$111One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 224546:40 PM1h40Bologna Centrale8:20 PMMantua station$111One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TTPER 2247011:33 AM1h47Bologna Centrale1:20 PMMantua station$111One-way1 transfer
0724:10 AM1h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:35 AMMantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS)$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Mantua:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Mantua costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Mantua take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
- Around 27 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Mantua as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Mantua station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Mantua by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa to go to Mantua by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa.
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