How to travel from Como to Mantua, Italy

The distance between Como and Mantua is around 195km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Como to Mantua by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Mantova.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Bus

Take the bus to Verona.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)

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Drive

Drive to Mantua.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance212km (132 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Como and Mantua

There are several options for getting from Como to Mantua by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).

The distance between Como and Mantua is around 195km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Como and Mantua by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Como to Mantua is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Como and Mantua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Como and Mantua. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Como to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Swiss Railways, DB/SBB/TI Eurocity Milano, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and Trenord run train services between Como and Mantua. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Como and Mantua. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Como to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Verona. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

FlixBus, Lecco Trasporti, ASF Autolinee srl and Itabus run regular bus services between Como and Mantua. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Como to Mantua. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Mantova. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Como and Mantua. The distance is around 212km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Como to Mantua is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €53 ($53).

How do I get from Como to Mantua

Compare travel optionsbetween Como and Mantua

Transport options from Como to Mantua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€53($53)
every 3 hours195km (121 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
€81($81)
6 times a week252km (156 miles)
Bus via Stazione Autolinee Bergamo5h 20m
€8($8)
4 times a day248km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€32($32)
on demand212km (132 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