How to travel from Ravenna to Mantua, Italy

The distance between Ravenna and Mantua is around 180km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ravenna to Mantua by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Mantova.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna and then to Mantua.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
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Drive

Drive to Mantua.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance189km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ravenna and Mantua

There are several options for getting from Ravenna to Mantua by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Ravenna and Mantua is around 180km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Ravenna and Mantua by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ravenna to Mantua is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Ravenna and Mantua, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ravenna and Mantua. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ravenna to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Faenza and Bologna Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Ravenna and Mantua. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Ravenna and Mantua. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ravenna to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Autokar Polska, FlixBus, Itabus, TPER spa and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Ravenna and Mantua. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ravenna to Mantua. We recommend that you take the bus to Bologna and then to Mantua. instead which will take 2h 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Ravenna and Mantua. The distance is around 189km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ravenna to Mantua is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

How do I get from Ravenna to Mantua

Compare travel optionsbetween Ravenna and Mantua

Transport options from Ravenna to Mantua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
€26($26)
once daily180km (112 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
€56($56)
4 times a week188km (117 miles)
Bus via Bologna Autostazione3h 55m
€33($33)
once a week203km (126 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€29($29)
on demand189km (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