How to travel from Trieste to Mantua, Italy

The distance between Trieste and Mantua is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Trieste 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 MantuaTrieste if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Venice Mestre and then to Verona.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €89($89)
💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Venezia S. Lucia and then to Mantova.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
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Drive

Drive to Mantua.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance300km (187 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Mantua

There are several options for getting from Trieste to Mantua by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).

The distance between Trieste and Mantua is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Trieste and Mantua by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Trieste to Mantua is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Mantua, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Trieste and Mantua. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Trieste to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Venezia S. Lucia. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Trenitalia run train services between Trieste and Mantua. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4h 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 Trieste and Mantua. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Venice Mestre and Verona. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Trieste and Mantua. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Mantua. We recommend that you take the train to Venezia S. Lucia and then to Mantova. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Trieste and Mantua. The distance is around 300km (187 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Mantua is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Trieste to Mantua

Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Mantua

Transport options from Trieste to Mantua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 55m
€89($89)
every 4 hours305km (190 miles)
Train
4h 10m
€27($27)
once a week296km (184 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€46($46)
on demand300km (187 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