How to travel from Catania to Mantua, Italy

The distance between Catania and Mantua is around 952km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Catania to Mantua by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MantuaCatania if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN) then take the bus to Mantova.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Messina Centrale then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Roma Termini and then to Mantova.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Florence and then to Mantua.

  • Duration16h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)

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Train

Take the train to Piacenza and then to Mantova.

  • Duration21h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Messina Marittima then take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Mantua.

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Catania and Mantua

There are several options for getting from Catania to Mantua by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Catania and Mantua is around 952km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 923km (574 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Catania and Mantua by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Catania to Mantua is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Mantua is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Mantua. It typically takes around 21h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Catania to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Piacenza and Codogno. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 21h 20m.

Trenitalia Intercity Night and Trenord run train services between Catania and Mantua. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 21h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Mantua. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Catania to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.

FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Catania and Mantua. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Mantua. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN) then take the bus to Mantova. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Mantua is Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Mantua. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Catania to Mantua. We recommend that you fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN) then take the bus to Mantova. instead which will take 2h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Mantua is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Catania to Mantua

Compare travel optionsbetween Catania and Mantua

Transport options from Catania to Mantua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 6 similar
2h 45m
€130($130)
every 4 hours1,002km (623 miles)
Plane and Train3hrs
€95($95)
once daily952km (592 miles)
Fly to Milan Parma (PMF), Train3h 10m
€165($165)
hourly990km (615 miles)
Fly to Venice (VCE), Train4hrs
€150($150)
every 4 hours1,086km (675 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train4hrs
€125($125)
every 3 hours1,159km (720 miles)
Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY), Train4h 45m
€68($68)
every 3 hours1,212km (753 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train4h 50m
€64($64)
every 3 hours1,246km (774 miles)
Train and Ferry
10h 60m
€115($115)
once daily1,190km (739 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 15m
€75($75)
twice daily1,270km (789 miles)
Bus via Caltagirone Esso Gas Station18h 20m
€110($110)
once a week1,505km (935 miles)
Train
21h 20m
€150($150)
twice a week1,460km (907 miles)
Car and Ferry
12h 5m
€190($190)
hourly1,236km (768 miles)

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Airports near Mantua

The following major airports near Mantua offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Mantua
BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Mantua
BGY
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
International Airport
Distance
102km (64 miles) from Mantua