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Palazzo Te
Gonzaga pleasure palace with gardens and the Camera degli Sposi. One of Mantua’s defining artistic visits.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Mantua is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Mantua will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 60 trains from Venice to Mantua, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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 Venice to Mantua run on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 124 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 44 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 22:34 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Venice to Mantua.
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Mantua trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ Regionale Veloce 3427 · Regionale 16882 | 5:39 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h44 | 8:23 Mantua station | 2 changes | |
Regionale Veloce 3482 · Regionale 17135 | 7:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 10:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TTPER 22466 | 7:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h37 | 12:17 Mantua station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 17085 · Regionale 16884 | 7:59 Venezia Porto Marghera | 4h24 | 12:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ Regionale 17135 | 8:00 Venice Mestre | 2h17 | 10:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9409+ Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TTPER 22466 | 8:40 Venice Mestre | 3h37 | 12:17 Mantua station | 2 changes | |
Regionale 3997 · Regionale 16884 | 9:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 12:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3488 · Regionale 17137 | 11:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 14:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Regionale 17137 | 11:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 14:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17087 · Regionale 16898 | 11:59 Venezia Porto Marghera | 3h24 | 15:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3975 · Regionale 16898 | 12:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 15:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TTPER 16475 | 13:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 16:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17266 · Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 16902 | 13:12 Venezia Porto Marghera | 4h11 | 17:23 Mantua station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Regionale TTPER 16475 | 13:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 16:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3979 · Regionale 16902 | 14:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 17:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TTPER 16479 | 15:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 18:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale TTPER 16479 | 15:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 18:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17019 · Regionale 16914 | 15:59 Venezia Porto Marghera | 3h24 | 19:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale 16914 | 16:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 19:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TTPER 16421 | 17:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 20:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9752+ Regionale TTPER 16421 | 17:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 20:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale 17021 · Regionale 16910 | 17:59 Venezia Porto Marghera | 3h24 | 21:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 · Regionale 16910 | 18:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 21:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3508 · Regionale 17143 | 19:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 22:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9762+ Regionale 17143 | 19:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 22:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
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Gonzaga pleasure palace with gardens and the Camera degli Sposi. One of Mantua’s defining artistic visits.
Museum inside Palazzo San Sebastiano displaying archaeology, paintings and city collections. Useful for a broader view of Mantua’s past.
National archaeological museum in the former market hall, showing local finds from prehistory to Roman times in a central setting.
Main square framed by arcades, shops and the basilica. A lively base for walking, people-watching and taking in the city’s atmosphere.
Elegant square beside Palazzo Ducale and the cathedral, often used for events. A fine place to appreciate Mantua’s civic and courtly setting.
Long lakeside promenade with views across Lago di Mezzo and the skyline. Popular for walks, sunset light and a calmer side of the city.
Pumpkin-filled pasta with amaretti, mustard and Parmesan, often dressed with butter and sage. A signature Mantuan dish balancing sweet and savoury flavours.
Slow-cooked braised donkey, usually served with soft polenta. It reflects Mantua’s rural cooking and the city’s long tradition of robust meat dishes.
A rich pork sausage risotto, classically made with vialone nano rice and local salamella. It is one of the most traditional first courses in Mantua.
Refined restaurant focused on seasonal Italian cooking with Mantuan influences, offering a polished yet relaxed dining experience.
Traditional Mantuan dining in an elegant historic setting, known for local pasta, risotto and classic regional recipes near the centre.
Historic, casual stop famous for sbrisolona and other local pastries. Ideal for tasting Mantua’s best-known sweet traditions.
Moderate for northern Italy. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Milan or Venice, while local buses and coffee remain reasonably priced for visitors.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants; round up for taxis, and leave small change in cafés.
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Most Venice to Mantua trains use the Venezia Santa Lucia to Mantova station pair, with some services arriving at Borgochiesanuova. Use this guide to compare Venice and Mantua train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Venezia Santa Lucia 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: GROM Ice Cream, Venchi Cioccolato, Bistrot, Tentazione Café, L’Artenl Gelato
Free WiFi available throughout station. ATMs are located inside the main retail area.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are located in the main passenger area.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Platform 1.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Santa Lucia: Wheelchair access, step-free access to platforms.
Nearby hotels include Venice Times Hotel, Hotel Antiche Figure, Hotel Abbazia.
Venezia Mestre is 8 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Mestre has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Chock Full O'Nuts, Puro Gusto, Juice Bar, Rossosapore
ATMs are located by Forexchange on the ground floor.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:30. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Mestre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Mestre: Full accessibility facilities, including toilets, ramps, wheelchairs, elevators and a mobility assistance center.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Hotel Tritone, The Plaza Hotel, Hotel Villa Constanza.
Venezia Porto Marghera is 6 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia Porto Marghera has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Venezia Porto Marghera.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia Porto Marghera. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia Porto Marghera: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Venezia Marghera, Hotel Lugano Torretta, Hotel Mondial.
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.
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