- Must visit
Galleria degli Uffizi
Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mantua to Florence is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mantua to Florence will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 2 trains from Mantua to Florence, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 159 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 55 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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Trains from Mantua to Florence run on average 23 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:18. The fastest train covers the 159 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 159 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 0:25 |
Last train 23:18 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Mantua to Florence.
The table below shows live departures for Mantua to Florence trains for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TTPER 22475+ Intercity 597 | 13:29 Mantua station | 3h58 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
Regionale 17136+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 13:29 Mantua station | 2h55 | 16:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 16905 · Regionale 3841+ Intercity 597 | 13:37 Mantua station | 3h50 | 17:27 Florence Rifredi | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16905 · Regionale 3841+ FRECCIAROSSA 9547 | 13:37 Mantua station | 3h27 | 17:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16905+ Intercity 594 | 13:37 Mantua station | 4h48 | 18:25 Florence Rifredi | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22479 · Regionale Veloce 3929+ FRECCIAROSSA 9427 | 14:29 Mantua station | 3h10 | 17:39 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16977 · Regionale 16113+ Intercity 594 | 14:37 Mantua station | 3h48 | 18:25 Florence Rifredi | 2 changes | |
Regionale 16977 · Regionale 16113+ FRECCIAROSSA 9551 | 14:37 Mantua station | 3h27 | 18:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17142+ FRECCIAROSSA 8525 | 15:29 Mantua station | 2h55 | 18:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Autobus VE111 · Regionale 3843+ FRECCIAROSSA 9555 | 15:37 Mantua station | 3h27 | 19:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17144+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 16:29 Mantua station | 2h55 | 19:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale 16981 · Regionale 16343+ FRECCIAROSSA 9559 | 16:37 Mantua station | 3h27 | 20:04 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
Regionale TTPER 16476+ FRECCIAROSSA 8529 | 17:29 Mantua station | 2h55 | 20:24 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 22489+ Intercity 599 | 17:29 Mantua station | 3h53 | 21:22 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 1 change | |
Regionale TTPER 17007 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939 · Regionale 17851 | 18:29 Mantua station | 3h41 | 22:10 Florence Santa Maria Novella | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:29 Mantua | 4h55 | 12:24 Florence | 0 changesdirect | |
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Major art museum displaying Botticelli, Leonardo and Michelangelo, essential for understanding Florentine Renaissance painting.
Museum housing Michelangelo’s David alongside unfinished sculptures and Florentine paintings in a compact, focused setting.
Vast former Medici residence with lavish rooms, court art and a panoramic garden-facing setting across the Arno.
Grand civic square surrounded by historic buildings and open-air sculpture, ideal for architecture, people-watching and evening walks.
Lively square beside the cathedral, central for orienting yourself and admiring the baptistery, facade details and constant street life.
Classic terrace viewpoint with sweeping views over Florence, especially rewarding at sunset and easy to combine with uphill walks.
Thick Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, olive oil and basil. A frugal Florentine classic that celebrates stale unsalted bread and summer produce.
Hearty soup of black kale, cannellini beans, vegetables and stale Tuscan bread. A traditional peasant dish closely linked with Florence and Tuscany.
Large T-bone steak from Chianina beef, grilled rare over coals. It is Florence’s signature meat dish and prized for its simplicity and quality.
Long-standing sandwich shop near the market, popular for schiacciata filled with Tuscan salumi and cheeses. Informal and very Florentine.
Lively traditional trattoria known for hearty Tuscan dishes such as ribollita and Florentine steak in a classic, bustling setting.
Historic market stall famed for lampredotto sandwiches. Casual, quick and deeply traditional, ideal for trying authentic Florentine street food.
Florence is pricier than many Italian cities, with central stays, museum-area dining and tourist services pushing up daily costs, though local cafés and buses remain fairly manageable.
Tipping is not obligatory. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service if no service charge applies. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafés, small change is enough.
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Firenze Santa Maria Novella -> Piazza del Duomo, Florence
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mantua to Florence 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 Florence, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mantua to Florence trains use the Mantova to Firenze Santa Maria Novella station pair, with some services arriving at Firenze Rifredi. Use this guide to compare Mantua and Florence train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mantova is 1 km from Mantua city centre. Public transport options include:
Mantova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Masseria, Osteria dell'Oca
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Mantova. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Mantova. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mantova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Mantova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mantova.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Casa Poli, Hotel La Favorita, Hotel Broletto.
Borgochiesanuova is 3 km from Mantua city centre. Public transport options include:
Borgochiesanuova has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility and Hotel.
Available at Borgochiesanuova: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Borgochiesanuova.
Firenze Santa Maria Novella is 1 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Santa Maria Novella has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: 12oz Coffee Joint, Casa Maioli, Don Nino, Fratelli Cuore, McDonald´s, Panella, Segafredo Zanetti, Spizzico, Venchi, & many more
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are located in the basement in the shopping center next to the Feltrinelli bookshop and between Celio and Mango shops.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located inside and outside the station.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Adua. Open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Santa Maria Novella: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Mobility assistance is available with the Sala Blu, located next to Platform 1.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Luxor Florence, Joy Hotel Florence, Diplomat Hotel Florence.
Firenze Rifredi is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze Rifredi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Fratelli Briganti, Osteria di Poneta
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Firenze Rifredi. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Firenze Rifredi. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Firenze Rifredi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze Rifredi: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Raffaello, Hotel Corolle, Hotel Dalmazia.
Firenze S. Marco V. is 3 km from Florence city centre. Public transport options include:
Firenze S. Marco V. has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Firenze S. Marco V.: Ramps, restrooms.
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