How to travel from Lake Como to Mantua, Italy
The distance between Lake Como and Mantua is around 179km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lake Como to Mantua by ferry, 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 Mantua → Lake Como if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Mantova.
- Duration3h 30m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost€23($23)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Como and Mantua
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Como to Mantua by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).
The distance between Lake Como and Mantua is around 179km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 151km (94 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Lake Como and Mantua by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lake Como to Mantua is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Como and Mantua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Como and Mantua. We recommend that you drive to Mantua. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Como and Mantua. We recommend that you drive to Mantua. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Como to Mantua. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bellano then take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Mantova. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Lake Como and Mantua. The distance is around 196km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Como to Mantua is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Como and Mantua
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €23($23) | every 2 hours | 233km (145 miles) |
| Bus to Lecco, train | 3h 45m | €16($16) | every 4 hours | 179km (111 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 3h 55m | €22($22) | hourly | 228km (142 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €30($30) | on demand | 196km (122 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Como and Mantua
Train operators
Ferry operators
Gestione Navigazione Laghi Italia
Bus companies
ASF Autolinee srl
Linee Lecco S.p.A.
Apam Esercizio SpA
Airports near Mantua
The following major airports near Mantua offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Mantua
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Mantua
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
- Distance
- 102km (64 miles) from Mantua