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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 train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $65.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m 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 |
 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 Bologna to Mantua:
A train is $53 (€44) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Mantua costing on average $65 (€55).
Other travel options to Mantua take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $31 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€16). The journey takes 1h 35m versus 1h 23m 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.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Regionale TTPER 224546:40 PM1h37Bologna Centrale8:17 PMMantua station$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Regionale TTPER 224546:40 PM1h37Bologna Centrale8:17 PMMantua station$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 93289:51 PM1h12Bologna Centrale11:03 PMMantua station$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 · Regionale TTPER 224565:53 AM1h38Bologna Centrale7:31 AMMantua station$111One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 3918 · Regionale TTPER 224823:33 PM1h44Bologna Centrale5:17 PMMantua station$111One-way1 transfer
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 3920 · Regionale TTPER 169964:33 PM1h44Bologna Centrale6:17 PMMantua station$111One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:20 AM1h24Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:44 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$181One-way0 transfers
35963:35 AM1h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:10 AMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$181One-way0 transfers- 0724:10 AM1h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:35 AMMantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Mantua:
A train is $53 (€44) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Mantua costing on average $65 (€55).
Other travel options to Mantua take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti to go to Mantua by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity to go to Mantua by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, Itabus, GoOpti.
- 2 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa.
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