How to travel from Pompei to Mantua, Italy

The distance between Pompei and Mantua is around 659km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Pompei 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 MantuaPompei if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Naples (NAP) to Milan Linate (LIN) then take the train to Mantova.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Mantova.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Roma and then to Mantua.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mantua.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance683km (425 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pompei and Mantua

There are several options for getting from Pompei to Mantua by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Pompei and Mantua is around 659km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 575km (358 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Pompei and Mantua by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pompei to Mantua is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Pompei and Mantua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pompei and Mantua. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pompei to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Napoli Piazza Garibaldi and Firenze S.M.N.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Pompei and Mantua. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Pompei and Mantua. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pompei to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Roma. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

Marozzi VT and FlixBus run regular bus services between Pompei and Mantua. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pompei to Mantua. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi then fly from Naples (NAP) to Verona (VRN) then take the bus to Mantova. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Pompei and Mantua. The distance is around 683km (425 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pompei to Mantua is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pompei and Mantua

Transport options from Pompei to Mantua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 25m
€79($79)
every 3 hours831km (516 miles)
Fly to Milan Bergamo (BGY), Train5hrs
€84($84)
every 3 hours878km (546 miles)
Fly to Milan Malpensa (MXP), train5h 15m
€70($70)
every 3 hours923km (573 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3hrs
€140($140)
every 4 hours659km (409 miles)
Train to Napoli Piazza Garibaldi, plane and bus4h 20m
€130($130)
every 4 hours734km (456 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€64($64)
once daily689km (428 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€53($53)
once daily705km (438 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€105($105)
on demand683km (425 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