How to travel from Palermo to Mantua, Italy

The distance between Palermo and Mantua is around 858km (533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.

12 routes found

We've found 12 different ways to get from Palermo 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 MantuaPalermo if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Palermo (PMO) to Verona (VRN) then take the bus to Mantova.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

6 similiar routes

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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.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

Take the train to Roma Termini and then to Mantova.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione and then to Mantua.

  • Duration19h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Livorno then drive to Mantua.

  • Duration22h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palermo and Mantua

There are several options for getting from Palermo to Mantua by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Palermo and Mantua is around 858km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 812km (504 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Palermo and Mantua by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Palermo to Mantua is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Palermo and Mantua is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Palermo and Mantua. It typically takes around 15h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Palermo to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Roma Termini. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 20m.

Trenitalia run train services between Palermo and Mantua. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 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 Palermo and Mantua. It typically takes around 19h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Palermo to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Autostazione. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 19h 35m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl, FlixBus, Itabus and ItaloTreno run regular bus services between Palermo and Mantua. Buses run twice a week and take around 19h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Palermo to Mantua. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Verona (VRN) then take the bus to Mantova. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Palermo to Mantua. We recommend that you fly from Palermo (PMO) to Verona (VRN) then take the bus to Mantova. instead which will take 3h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palermo to Mantua is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Palermo to Mantua

Compare travel optionsbetween Palermo and Mantua

Transport options from Palermo to Mantua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 6 similar
3h 25m
€130($130)
every 4 hours908km (564 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
€90($90)
once daily858km (533 miles)
Fly to Milan Parma (PMF), train3h 50m
€150($150)
hourly885km (550 miles)
Fly to Milan Linate (LIN), Train4h 40m
€90($90)
every 3 hours1,048km (651 miles)
Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY), Train5h 20m
€56($56)
every 3 hours1,106km (687 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train5h 25m
€46($46)
every 3 hours1,131km (703 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus4h 45m
€135($135)
every 4 hours1,011km (628 miles)
Train and Ferry
11h 30m
€125($125)
once daily1,315km (817 miles)
Train
15h 20m
€115($115)
once daily1,319km (819 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
19h 35m
€95($95)
twice a week1,424km (885 miles)
Bus via Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana21h 35m
€85($85)
twice daily1,569km (975 miles)
Ferry and Car
22h 10m
€125($125)
6 times a week983km (611 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