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The cheapest and fastest trains from Mantua to Bologna
Showing times and prices for Nov 17
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 38 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
86 km
Cheap tickets
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mantua to Bologna will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Fast trains
Of the 44 trains that leave Mantua for Bologna on Mon, Nov 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 17 the direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Mon, Nov 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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 2245309:33AM1h47
Borgochiesanuova11:20AMBologna Centrale
€91One-way
0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 22467 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 391108:33AM1h52
Borgochiesanuova10:25AMBologna Centrale
€91One-way
1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 22475 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 392701:33PM1h52
Borgochiesanuova03:25PMBologna Centrale
€91One-way
1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 16999 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 392512:33PM1h52
Borgochiesanuova02:25PMBologna Centrale
€91One-way
1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 22461 · Regionale TTPER 1740506:33AM1h42
Borgochiesanuova08:15AMBologna Centrale
€91One-way
1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 930106:00AM1h09
Mantua station07:09AMBologna Centrale
€271One-way
0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 22461 · Regionale TTPER 1740506:33AM1h42
Borgochiesanuova08:15AMBologna Centrale
€91One-way
1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 22461 · Regionale TTPER 1740506:29AM1h46
Mantua station08:15AMBologna Centrale
€91One-way
1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 2245309:33AM1h47
Borgochiesanuova11:20AMBologna Centrale
€91One-way
0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 22485 · Regionale TTPER 393304:33PM1h47
Borgochiesanuova06:20PMBologna Centrale
€91One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 bus with prices starting from €5. 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 bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 86 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€9 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
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 |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Mantua to Bologna train times
The table below shows live departures for Mantua to Bologna trains for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 7:40 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale TTPER 22453 | 8:29 AM Mantua station | 1h51 | 10:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TTPER 22453 | 8:33 AM Borgochiesanuova | 1h47 | 10:20 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TTPER 22471 · Regionale Veloce 3953 | On time 10:29 AM Mantua station | 1h55 | 12:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22471 · Regionale Veloce 3953 | 10:33 AM Borgochiesanuova | 1h51 | 12:24 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22466 · Regionale 17132 · Regionale Veloce 3467 | 11:11 AM Borgochiesanuova | 2h47 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale 17132 · Regionale Veloce 3467 | 11:29 AM Mantua station | 2h29 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22475 · Regionale Veloce 3931 | On time 12:29 PM Mantua station | 3h56 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22475 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 12:29 PM Mantua station | 1h56 | 2:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22475 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3927 | 12:33 PM Borgochiesanuova | 1h52 | 2:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 16905 · Regionale Veloce 3841 | 12:37 PM Mantua station | 2h28 | 3:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 17003 · Regionale Veloce 3931 | On time 2:29 PM Mantua station | 1h56 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 17003 · Regionale Veloce 3931 | On time 2:33 PM Borgochiesanuova | 1h52 | 4:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 16959 · Regionale Veloce 3843 | 2:37 PM Mantua station | 2h28 | 5:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22478 · Regionale 17144+FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 3:11 PM Borgochiesanuova | 2h33 | 5:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale 17144+FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 3:29 PM Mantua station | 2h15 | 5:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22489 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 4:29 PM Mantua station | 3h56 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22489 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 4:29 PM Mantua station | 1h56 | 6:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22489 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3937 | 4:33 PM Borgochiesanuova | 1h52 | 6:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 16969 · Regionale Veloce 3845 | 4:37 PM Mantua station | 2h28 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22493 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 6:29 PM Mantua station | 1h56 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22493 · Regionale TTPER 2091 | 6:33 PM Borgochiesanuova | 1h52 | 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 16985 · Regionale Veloce 3847 | 6:37 PM Mantua station | 3h08 | 9:45 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 17011 · Regionale TTPER 3947 | 8:29 PM Mantua station | 1h59 | 10:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 17011 · Regionale TTPER 3947 | 8:33 PM Borgochiesanuova | 1h55 | 10:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, November 17 | |||||
| Regionale TTPER 22457 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3905 | 4:35 AM Mantua station | 1h54 | 6:29 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 9301 | 5:00 AM Mantua station | 1h09 | 6:09 AM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale TTPER 22461 · Regionale TTPER 17405 | 5:29 AM Mantua station | 1h46 | 7:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22461 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2453 | 5:29 AM Mantua station | 2h41 | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22461 · Regionale TTPER 17405 | 5:33 AM Borgochiesanuova | 1h42 | 7:15 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 16949 · Regionale Veloce 3461 | 5:37 AM Mantua station | 2h07 | 7:44 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 16995 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 6:32 AM Mantua station | 1h53 | 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 16995 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 | 6:36 AM Borgochiesanuova | 1h49 | 8:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22467 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 7:29 AM Mantua station | 1h56 | 9:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale TTPER 22467 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3911 | 7:33 AM Borgochiesanuova | 1h52 | 9:25 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Mantua to Bologna
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Trains from Mantua to Bologna run on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 2 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 52m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 34 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 03:55 |
Last train 22:01 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
Train companies: Regionale, Frecciarossa from Mantua to Bologna trainsRegionale, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Mantua and Bologna from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 52m
Cheapest Price
€9
Regionale frequency
33 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
Frecciarossa
About
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make around 200 connections across the country each day and are renowned for their comfort, speed, and reduced environmental impact. Reaching speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h), they connect major destinations such as Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice, and Naples quickly and efficiently. When booking your Frecciarossa journey, you can choose between four classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. While each class offers different levels of comfort, all provide free Wi-Fi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services. Ticket options include Super Economy, Economy, and Base, making it easy to find the right balance of comfort and price for your trip.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 9m
Cheapest Price
€41
Frecciarossa frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag and 1 suitcase per passenger
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at carriage ends, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policy depends on ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals, bar service with snacks and beverages, at-seat service in Executive class
Seat reservation
Included in Executive class, optional fee for other classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle, service animals free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Mantua to Bologna
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.
The average journey time by train from Mantua to Bologna is 1 h 53 min to travel the 85 km long journey, with around there are 8 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Mantua to Bologna leaves at 05: 33. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Mantua to Bologna leaves at 20: 33.
There are 8 trains a day from Mantua to Bologna which require at least one change with Regionale, Frecciargento or Frecciarossa. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the journey from Mantua to Bologna you can take a train with Regionale, Frecciargento or Frecciarossa. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Mantua and Bologna on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 33.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Mantua, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bologna Centrale, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
The cheapest month to travel from Mantua to Bologna by train is June.
Yes, you can take a train from Mantua to Bologna.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Mantua to Bologna
Mantua
Bologna
The major train station for departures in Mantua is Mantova. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Mantova for your trip from Mantua to Bologna.
Mantova
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
4Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Piazza Don Leoni.
Dining
- Ristorante Masseria
- Osteria dell'Oca
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
WC
- €1
Hotel
- Hotel Casa Poli
- Hotel La Favorita
- Hotel Broletto
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and long-distance destinations
Public transit options for Mantova
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
Borgochiesanuova
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityHotelThe major train station for arrivals in Bologna is Bologna Centrale. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bologna Centrale for your journey to Bologna from Mantua.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Dining
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
Accessibility
- 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.
Hotel
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
Information Desk
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Public transit options for Bologna Centrale
- 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
Bologna Borgo Panigale
Amenities at train station
WifiParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
4 kmNumber of platforms
2Wifi
- Free
Parking
- Parking is available near the station with several spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
Dining
- Ristorante Il Patio
- Trattoria Bonora
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €1
Hotel
- Flyon Hotel
- Hotel Bologna Airport
- Hotel Del Borgo
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
Public transit options for Bologna Borgo Panigale
- Bus: Several lines available connecting to Bologna city center
- Taxi services available
Bologna Mazzini
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
Distance to city center
3 kmNumber of platforms
2Parking
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
Dining
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps.
WC
- €1
Hotel
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
Station Plan
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
Public transit options for Bologna Mazzini
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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