How to travel from Ostia to Mantua, Italy

The distance between Ostia and Mantua is around 434km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ostia to Mantua by 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 MantuaOstia if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
bus
+

Plane and Bus

Fly from Rome (FCO) to Verona (VRN) then take the bus to Mantova.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+

Train

Take the train to Mantova.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Mantua.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Mantua.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance509km (316 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ostia and Mantua

There are several options for getting from Ostia to Mantua by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Ostia and Mantua is around 434km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Ostia and Mantua by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ostia to Mantua is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Ostia and Mantua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ostia and Mantua. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ostia to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Porta S. Paolo and Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Ostia and Mantua. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Ostia and Mantua. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ostia to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Fiumicino - Airport and Rome Tiburtina Bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Ostia and Mantua. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ostia to Mantua. We recommend that you fly from Rome (FCO) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Mantova. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Ostia and Mantua. The distance is around 509km (316 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ostia to Mantua is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

How do I get from Ostia to Mantua

Compare travel optionsbetween Ostia and Mantua

Transport options from Ostia to Mantua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
2h 30m
€165($165)
every 4 hours484km (301 miles)
Fly to Bologna (BLQ), Train2h 55m
€130($130)
once daily434km (270 miles)
Fly to Florence (FLR), Train3h 45m
€525($525)
once daily447km (278 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€100($100)
every 3 hours635km (395 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus3h 55m
€175($175)
every 4 hours591km (367 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€49($49)
once daily478km (297 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€45($45)
twice daily521km (323 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€77($77)
on demand509km (316 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ostia and Mantua

Bus companies

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