The cheapest and fastest trains from Mantua to Bologna
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
29
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mantua to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mantua to Bologna will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 29 trains that leave Mantua for Bologna every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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.
Regionale TTPER 17007 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 393918:291h56Mantua station20:25Bologna Centrale£81One-way1 change
Regionale TTPER 16995 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 20677:321h53Mantua station9:25Bologna Centrale£81One-way1 change
Regionale TTPER 22461 · Regionale TTPER 174076:282h42Mantua station9:10Bologna Centrale£81One-way1 change
Regionale TTPER 22475 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 392713:291h56Mantua station15:25Bologna Centrale£81One-way1 change
Regionale TTPER 17003 · Regionale Veloce 393115:291h56Mantua station17:25Bologna Centrale£81One-way1 change
FRECCIAROSSA 93015:551h14Mantua station7:09Bologna Centrale£271One-way0 changes
Regionale TTPER 224539:291h51Mantua station11:20Bologna Centrale£81One-way0 changes
Regionale TTPER 22485 · Regionale TTPER 393316:291h51Mantua station18:20Bologna Centrale£81One-way1 change
Regionale TTPER 16995 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 20677:321h53Mantua station9:25Bologna Centrale£81One-way1 change
Regionale TTPER 17007 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 393918:291h56Mantua station20:25Bologna Centrale£81One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Mantua to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mantua to Bologna 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 £8.
Distance: 86 km
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1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Mantua to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Mantua to Bologna trains for today, Wednesday 1 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 22457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 3:30 Mantua station | 1h59 | 5:29 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2451 | 3:30 Mantua station | 2h35 | 6:05 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 16955 · Regionale 16027 | 3:37 Mantua station | 2h02 | 5:39 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9301 | 3:55 Mantua station | 1h14 | 5:09 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 22461 · Regionale TTPER 17407 | 4:28 Mantua station | 2h42 | 7:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22461 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3907 | 4:28 Mantua station | 1h57 | 6:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 16949 · Regionale Veloce 3461 | 4:37 Mantua station | 2h07 | 6:44 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 16995 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 5:32 Mantua station | 1h53 | 7:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22467 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 6:29 Mantua station | 1h56 | 8:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22453 | 7:29 Mantua station | 1h51 | 9:20 Bologna Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale TTPER 22471 · Regionale Veloce 3921 | 9:29 Mantua station | 1h56 | 11:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 16999 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 | 10:29 Mantua station | 1h56 | 12:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 16999 · Regionale TTPER 17415 | 10:29 Mantua station | 2h41 | 13:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 16975 · Regionale 3467 | 10:37 Mantua station | 2h21 | 12:58 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22475 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 11:29 Mantua station | 1h56 | 13:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22475 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 11:29 Mantua station | 2h41 | 14:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 16905 · Regionale 3841 | 11:37 Mantua station | 2h28 | 14:05 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22479 · Regionale Veloce 3929 | 12:29 Mantua station | 1h56 | 14:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22479 · Regionale TTPER 17417 | 12:29 Mantua station | 2h41 | 15:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 16977 · Regionale 16113 | 12:37 Mantua station | 2h21 | 14:58 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17003 · Regionale Veloce 3931 | 13:29 Mantua station | 1h56 | 15:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17003 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 13:29 Mantua station | 2h41 | 16:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Autobus VE111 · Regionale 3843 | 13:37 Mantua station | 2h28 | 16:05 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22485 · Regionale TTPER 17419 | 14:29 Mantua station | 2h41 | 17:10 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22485 · Regionale TTPER 3933 | 14:29 Mantua station | 1h51 | 16:20 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale 16981 · Regionale 16343 | 14:37 Mantua station | 2h24 | 17:01 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22489 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 15:29 Mantua station | 1h56 | 17:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17007 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 | 16:29 Mantua station | 1h56 | 18:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22493 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 17:29 Mantua station | 1h56 | 19:25 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22497 · Regionale TTPER 3943 | 18:29 Mantua station | 1h58 | 20:27 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17011 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 19:29 Mantua station | 1h59 | 21:28 Bologna Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mantua to Bologna
Trains from Mantua to Bologna run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:55, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 3:55 |
Last train 22:01 |
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa from Mantua to Bologna trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Mantua and Bologna from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Mantua to Bologna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mantua to Bologna by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Mantua and Bologna
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Piazza Don Leoni.
- Ristorante Masseria
- Osteria dell'Oca
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Hotel Casa Poli
- Hotel La Favorita
- Hotel Broletto
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
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