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Compare train and bus for Florence to Mantua
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Mantua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 98 miles (159 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$21 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Florence to Mantua:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Mantua costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Mantua take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Mantua
How to get from Florence to Mantua by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Mantua is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:50 PM2h40Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)3:30 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:50 PM2h40Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)3:30 PMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 93289:10 PM1h58Florence Santa Maria Novella11:08 PMMantua station$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 17800 · Regionale TTPER 2070 · Regionale TTPER 224604:32 AM3h45Florence Santa Maria Novella8:17 AMMantua station$211One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18522 · Regionale 17836 · Regionale TTPER 224544:09 PM4h08Florence Santa Maria Novella8:17 PMMantua station$211One-way2 transfers
Intercity 592+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3928 · Regionale TTPER 224946:45 PM3h32Florence Rifredi10:17 PMMantua station$261One-way2 transfers
FlixBus2:15 AM2h15Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)4:30 AMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$201One-way0 transfers
35062:35 AM2h25Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)5:00 AMMantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)$611One-way0 transfers
EN8197 · EN82125:15 PM3h05Florence Peretola Airport8:20 PMVerona Airport$6251One-way1 transfer
LH9441 · EN82125:15 PM3h05Florence Peretola Airport8:20 PMVerona Airport$6251One-way1 transfer
EN8197 · LH94665:15 PM3h05Florence Peretola Airport8:20 PMVerona Airport$6251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Mantua:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Mantua costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Mantua take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 30 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Mantua as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity to go to Mantua by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee to go to Mantua by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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