- Must visit
Palazzo Te
Gonzaga pleasure palace with gardens and the Camera degli Sposi. One of Mantua’s defining artistic visits.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£11
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 17 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 19 m
Trains on 18 Sept
60
Distance
124 km
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 £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
On Fri 18 Sept, 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.
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale 16954
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 16964
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale 16914
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale 16882
Regionale 16983
FRECCIAROSSA 9758+
Regionale TTPER 16413
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+
Regionale 17135
8992+
Regionale TTPER 16421
8978+
Regionale TTPER 16473
8988+
Regionale TTPER 16479Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Venice to Mantua among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, while a coach costs an average of £21.
Distance: 124 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Venice to Mantua:
A train is £9 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Venice to Mantua costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Mantua take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 45m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £12. The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Mantua trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 17176 · Regionale TTPER 16471 | 5:04 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h13 | 8:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9700+ Regionale TTPER 16471 | 5:39 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h38 | 8:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale 16882 | 5:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 8:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3961 · Regionale 16882 | 5:53 Venice Mestre | 2h30 | 8:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8970+ Regionale TTPER 16471 | 5:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h20 | 8:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8970+ Regionale 17135 | 5:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h20 | 10:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8970+ Regionale 17133 | 5:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h20 | 9:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3478 · Regionale 17133 | 6:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 9:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9706+ Regionale 17133 | 6:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 9:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3482 · Regionale 17135 | 7:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 10:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale 16954 | 7:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 10:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3965 · Regionale 16954 | 7:53 Venice Mestre | 2h30 | 10:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8974+ Regionale 17137 | 7:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 6h20 | 14:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8974+ Regionale TTPER 16473 | 7:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 5h20 | 13:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8974+ Regionale 17135 | 7:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h20 | 10:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9713+ Regionale 17135 | 8:00 Venice Mestre | 2h17 | 10:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3632 · Regionale TTPER 16473 | 10:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 13:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9724+ Regionale TTPER 16473 | 10:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 13:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8978+ Regionale 17137 | 10:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h20 | 14:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8978+ Regionale 17141 | 10:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h20 | 15:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8978+ Regionale TTPER 16473 | 10:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h20 | 13:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3488 · Regionale 17137 | 11:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 14:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 16948 | 11:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 14:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9728+ Regionale 17137 | 11:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 14:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3973 · Regionale 16948 | 11:53 Venice Mestre | 2h30 | 14:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3490 · Regionale 17141 | 12:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 15:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9732+ Regionale 17141 | 12:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 15:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3492 · Regionale TTPER 16475 | 13:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 16:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 16964 | 13:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 16:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9736+ Regionale TTPER 16475 | 13:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 16:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3977 · Regionale 16964 | 13:53 Venice Mestre | 2h30 | 16:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8984+ Regionale TTPER 16475 | 13:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h20 | 16:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8984+ Regionale TTPER 16479 | 13:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h20 | 18:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8984+ Regionale TTPER 16477 | 13:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h20 | 17:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3496 · Regionale TTPER 16477 | 14:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 17:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9740+ Regionale TTPER 16477 | 14:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 17:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8986+ Regionale TTPER 16479 | 14:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h20 | 18:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8986+ Regionale TTPER 16477 | 14:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h20 | 17:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8986+ Regionale TTPER 16317 | 14:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h20 | 19:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3498 · Regionale TTPER 16479 | 15:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 18:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 16970 | 15:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 18:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9744+ Regionale TTPER 16479 | 15:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 18:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3981 · Regionale 16970 | 15:53 Venice Mestre | 2h30 | 18:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8988+ Regionale TTPER 16317 | 15:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h20 | 19:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8988+ Regionale TTPER 16421 | 15:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h20 | 20:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8988+ Regionale TTPER 16479 | 15:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h20 | 18:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale 16026 · Regionale TTPER 16317 | 16:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 19:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale 16914 | 16:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 19:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9748+ Regionale TTPER 16317 | 16:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 19:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3983 · Regionale 16914 | 16:53 Venice Mestre | 2h30 | 19:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3504 · Regionale TTPER 16421 | 17:10 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h07 | 20:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale 16983 | 17:35 Venice Mestre | 2h48 | 20:23 Mantua station | 0 changesdirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3985 · Regionale 16983 | 17:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h43 | 20:23 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9752+ Regionale TTPER 16421 | 17:48 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h29 | 20:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8992+ Regionale TTPER 16421 | 17:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h20 | 20:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
8992+ Regionale TTPER 16413 | 17:57 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h20 | 21:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3524 · Regionale TTPER 16413 | 18:22 Venice Santa Lucia | 2h55 | 21:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
Regionale Veloce 3987 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3930 · Regionale TTPER 22498 | 18:40 Venice Santa Lucia | 4h50 | 23:30 Mantua station | 2 changes | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9758+ Regionale TTPER 16413 | 19:00 Venice Mestre | 2h17 | 21:17 Mantua station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437 · FRECCIAROSSA 9328 | 19:26 Venice Santa Lucia | 3h37 | 23:03 Mantua station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Venice to Mantua run on average 46 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 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 2h 30m.
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 46 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 22:34 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Mantua — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Mantua trip today.
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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Mantova FS -> Piazza Sordello, Mantua
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Mantua 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 Mantua, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) is 7 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are several cafes and restaurants inside.
Free Wi-Fi available in the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available at the entrance and near platforms.
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus).
Available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo (Parcheggio Bus): Wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.
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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