How to travel from Rome to Mantua

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Mantua

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Mantua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, while a flight costs an average of €454.

Distance: 241 miles (388 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Rome to Mantua

Compare the available ways to get from Rome to Mantua, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Mantua is a bus with an average price of €37.

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

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Mantua costing on average €58.

A bus is €418 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Mantua costing on average €454.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Mantua is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to Mantua take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 52m.

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Rome and Mantua including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Rome to Mantua among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 10m sooner (6h 0m by bus vs 6h 10m by car) and save roughly €78 compared to fuel and tolls (€37 vs €114). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.

Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

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from Rome to Mantua

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

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

  • Itabus3506
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  • Itabus3506
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  • ITAAZ2038
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  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4152 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922 · Regionale TTPER 22488
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4154 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 · Regionale TTPER 22498
    2 transfers
  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 774+RegionaleRegionale TTPER 2066 · Regionale TTPER 16980
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • Marino Autolinee054 · 072
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ2044
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  • ITAAZ2042
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  • ITAAZ2080
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FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Mantua.

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There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Mantua including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Mantua is a bus with an average price of €37.

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

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Mantua costing on average €58.

A bus is €418 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Mantua costing on average €454.

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Mantua is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 2m.

Other travel options to Mantua take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 52m.

Bus takes on average 6h 30m.

The distance from Rome to Mantua is approximately 241 miles (388 km).
The average frequency per day from Rome to Mantua is:
  • Around 38 flights per day.
  • Around 23 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome 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 Rome to Mantua:
  • Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Mantua station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Mantua, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ITA, British Airways, Lufthansa, Aeroitalia, Eurowings, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Icelandair, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Mantua by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Mantua by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Regionale, Italo to go to Mantua by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Rome to Mantua with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct flights per day with ITA, Aeroitalia.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Italo.
Omio customers who travel from Rome to Mantua often also extend their vacation to go to Verona, Milan, Bologna, Venice, Naples. 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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