How to travel from Florence to Mantua

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Mantua

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Mantua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. 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 $38, while a flight costs an average of $823.

Distance: 98 miles (159 km)

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$55

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$823

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$56

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3h 13m

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2h 43m

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3h 23m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Mantua is a train with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Mantua:

A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Mantua costing on average $55 (€45).

A train is $785 (€643) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Mantua costing on average $823 (€674).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Mantua is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Mantua take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 23m.

Flight takes on average 4h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Florence and Mantua including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Mantua among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $823 (€674) compared to roughly $56 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-766.63 (€-627.93). The journey takes 2h 35m versus 2h 14m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Florence to Mantua

How to get from Florence to Mantua by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Florence to Mantua is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:50 AM2h54
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    12:44 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:50 AM2h54
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    12:44 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9328
    9:10 PM1h53
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    11:03 PMMantua station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 17800 · Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale TTPER 22460
    4:32 AM3h45
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    8:17 AMMantua station
    $211One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 18522 · Regionale 17836 · Regionale TTPER 22454
    4:09 PM4h08
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    8:17 PMMantua station
    $211One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 17800 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460 · Regionale TTPER 16986
    4:38 AM5h39
    Florence Rifredi
    10:17 AMMantua station
    $211One-way
    2 transfers
  • Itabus3506
    2:35 AM2h25
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    5:00 AMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM2h40
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    3:30 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • Marino Autolinee054 · 072
    2:15 AM3h20
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    5:35 AMMantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS)
    $511One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Mantua

Travel to Mantua easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Mantua.

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There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Mantua including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Mantua is a train with an average price of $38 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Mantua:

A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Mantua costing on average $55 (€45).

A train is $785 (€643) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Mantua costing on average $823 (€674).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Mantua is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Mantua take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 23m.

Flight takes on average 4h 35m.

The distance from Florence to Mantua is approximately 98 miles (159 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Mantua is:
  • Around 25 trains per day.
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Mantua as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Mantua:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Verona Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Mantua station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Mantua, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus to go to Mantua by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Mantua by train.
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Mantua by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Mantua with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, GoOpti, Itabus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Mantua often also extend their vacation to go to Verona, Milan, Rome, Naples, Bologna. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Mantua and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Mantua to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Mantua, including its historical sites, palaces, and museums, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.

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