The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bologna to Mantua
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bologna to Mantua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Mantua will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 8 buses that leave Bologna for Mantua every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Compare train and coach for Bologna to Mantua
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Mantua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 86 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Mantua bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Mantua coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
704 | 03:10 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h25 | 04:35 Mantova, Piazza Don Eugenio Leoni (FS) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h24 | 11:44 Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa) | 0 changesdirect | |
202 | 14:50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h55 | 16:45 Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 02:10 Bologna | 1h35 | 03:45 Mantua | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Mantua
Buses from Bologna to Mantua run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:54. The fastest coach covers the 86 km distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 86 km |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 24m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Bus providers: Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Bologna to MantuaYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Mantua with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bologna to Mantua coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Mantua by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Mantua, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Mantua, Strada Cipata (Parcheggio Campo Canoa), located 2 miles (3.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Mantua
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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