The distance between San Gimignano and Mantua is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from San Gimignano to Mantua by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Mantua → San Gimignano if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Mantua.
There are several options for getting from San Gimignano to Mantua by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).
The distance between San Gimignano and Mantua is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (117 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from San Gimignano and Mantua by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Mantua is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between San Gimignano and Mantua, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Mantua. We recommend that you drive to Mantua. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Mantua. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Poggibonsi Fs [2], Poggibonsi and Florence. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Mantua. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Mantua. We recommend that you take the bus to Mantua. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from San Gimignano and Mantua. The distance is around 244km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Mantua is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3h 15m | €25($25) | 4 times a day | 246km (153 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €37($37) | on demand | 244km (152 miles) |
Busitalia - Sita Nord s.r.l.
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The following major airports near Mantua offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.