How to travel from Messina to Mantua, Italy
The distance between Messina and Mantua is around 1,055km (655 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Messina to Mantua by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mantua → Messina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry to Villa San Giovanni, train
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Roma Termini and then to Mantova.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Bologna and then to Mantova Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Bologna and then to Mantua.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€71($71)
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Mantua.
- Duration11hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Mantua
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Messina to Mantua by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Messina and Mantua is around 1,055km (655 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 869km (540 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Messina and Mantua by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Mantua is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Mantua is to take the bus which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Messina and Mantua. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN). instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Mantua. It typically takes around 15h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 25m.
FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and Itabus run regular bus services between Messina and Mantua. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Mantua. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN). instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Messina to Mantua. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Mantova. instead which will take 8h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Mantua is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Mantua
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 55m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 1,105km (686 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 5h 15m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,055km (655 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, Fly | 5h 25m | €175($175) | hourly | 1,093km (679 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 15m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 1,188km (738 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 20m | €130($130) | every 3 hours | 1,261km (784 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 55m | €77($77) | every 3 hours | 1,315km (817 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 45m | €82($82) | once daily | 1,191km (740 miles) |
Ferry to Villa San Giovanni, train + 1 similar | 8h 35m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,097km (681 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 8h 50m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,094km (680 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 25m | €105($105) | once a week | 1,220km (758 miles) |
Bus | 15h 25m | €71($71) | twice daily | 1,195km (742 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 11hrs | €175($175) | hourly | 1,139km (708 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Mantua
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Lirosi Linee
Marino Autolinee
Ferry operators
Caronte & Tourist
Blue Jet
Airlines
Ego Airways
Train operators
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