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Compare train and bus 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 27m. 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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$12 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
FlixBus11:20 AM1h24Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:44 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2023:50 PM1h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:45 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 93289:51 PM1h17Bologna Centrale11:08 PMMantua station$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3904 · Regionale TTPER 169868:33 AM1h47Bologna Centrale10:20 AMMantua station$111One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3910 · Regionale TTPER 2247011:33 AM1h47Bologna Centrale1:20 PMMantua station$111One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3912 · Regionale TTPER 2247412:33 PM1h47Bologna Centrale2:20 PMMantua station$111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Mantua:
A bus is $6 (€5) 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 24m.
- Around 30 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 train and bus 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 Regionale, Frecciarossa, Deutsche Bahn to go to Mantua by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Mantua by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa.
- 6 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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