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Compare train and bus for Mantua to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mantua to Bologna 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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m 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 Mantua to Bologna:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mantua to Bologna costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
Travel optionsfrom Mantua to Bologna
How to get from Mantua to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mantua to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2039:50 AM1h40Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)11:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
2039:50 AM1h40Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)11:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 93015:55 AM1h14Mantua station7:09 AMBologna Centrale$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TTPER 22461 · Regionale TTPER 174056:29 AM1h45Mantua station8:14 AMBologna Centrale$111One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 22485 · Regionale TTPER 39334:29 PM1h51Mantua station6:20 PMBologna Centrale$111One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 16995 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 20677:32 AM1h53Mantua station9:25 AMBologna Centrale$111One-way1 transfer
FlixBus2:15 PM1h25Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa)3:40 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$101One-way0 transfers
0739:55 PM1h25Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS)11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mantua to Bologna:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mantua to Bologna costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mantua and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mantua station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa.
- 6 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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