How to travel from Prato to Mantua, Italy

The distance between Prato and Mantua is around 179km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Prato to Mantua by 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 MantuaPrato if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Mantova.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)

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Bus

Take the bus to Mantua.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Mantua.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance191km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prato and Mantua

There are several options for getting from Prato to Mantua by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Prato and Mantua is around 179km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (90 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Prato and Mantua by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prato to Mantua is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Prato and Mantua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prato and Mantua. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prato to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze S.M.N.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Prato and Mantua. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 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 Prato and Mantua. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prato to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Prato and Mantua. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prato to Mantua. We recommend that you take the train to Mantova. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Prato and Mantua. The distance is around 191km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prato to Mantua is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

How do I get from Prato to Mantua

Compare travel optionsbetween Prato and Mantua

Transport options from Prato to Mantua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
€25($25)
once daily206km (128 miles)
Train via Bologna Centrale2h 30m
€23($23)
once daily179km (111 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
€21($21)
4 times a day207km (129 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€29($29)
on demand191km (118 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