Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Venice to Mantua
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Mantua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. 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 €17, while a bus costs an average of €159.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €159 Average price | €26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Venice to Mantua
Compare the available ways to get from Venice to Mantua, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Mantua:
A train is €143 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Mantua costing on average €159.
Other travel options to Mantua take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 2h 20m versus 1h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Venice to Mantua
How to get from Venice to Mantua by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Venice to Mantua is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale 168825:53 AM 2h30 Venice Mestre 8:23 AM Mantua station €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale 168825:53 AM 2h30 Venice Mestre 8:23 AM Mantua station €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9758+
Regionale TTPER 164137:00 PM 2h17 Venice Mestre 9:17 PM Mantua station €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale 169144:53 PM 2h30 Venice Mestre 7:23 PM Mantua station €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 169703:53 PM 2h30 Venice Mestre 6:23 PM Mantua station €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 169641:53 PM 2h30 Venice Mestre 4:23 PM Mantua station €13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Venice 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 Venice to Mantua.

This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Mantua:
A train is €143 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Venice to Mantua costing on average €159.
Other travel options to Mantua take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
- Around 44 trains per day.
- Around 24 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Venice and Mantua as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Venice Santa Lucia and arrive in Mantua station.
- Ferries mostly depart from San Marco and arrive in Burano.
- Buses mostly depart from Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Venezia and arrive in Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS).
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus to go to Mantua by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity to go to Mantua by train.
- 21 direct buses per day with GoOpti.
- 1 direct trains per day with Regionale.
Travelling from Venice to Mantua: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

