How to travel from Venice to Mantua, Italy

The distance between Venice and Mantua is around 143km (89 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Venice 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.

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Train

Take the train to Mantova.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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Bus

Take the bus to Verona and then to Mantova.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
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Drive

Drive to Mantua.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance154km (96 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venice and Mantua

There are several options for getting from Venice to Mantua by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).

The distance between Venice and Mantua is around 143km (89 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 125km (77 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Venice and Mantua by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venice to Mantua is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Venice and Mantua, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venice and Mantua. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Venice and Mantua with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 2hrs.

Trenitalia run train services between Venice and Mantua. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2hrs, 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 Venice and Mantua. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Venice to Mantua. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Verona. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Venice and Mantua. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Venice and Mantua. The distance is around 154km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venice to Mantua is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €13 ($13).

How do I get from Venice to Mantua

Compare travel optionsbetween Venice and Mantua

Transport options from Venice to Mantua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
€13($13)
once a week143km (89 miles)
Bus
2h 20m
€76($76)
every 4 hours165km (103 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€24($24)
on demand154km (96 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