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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mantua travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mantua

With a population of 39,260, Mantua is a must-see destination in Lombardy, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mantua has to offer.

When to visit Mantua

Mantua in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mantua in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mantua

Plane

Although Mantua doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 49 miles from Mantua. The shortest flight to Mantua from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Mantua, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Mantua to Rome takes 3h 13m and costs around £45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £47 for a 4h 56m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Mantova is the busiest station in Mantua. Another popular train station is Mantua Mantova Frassine, located 2.0 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mantua is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 81 miles from Mantua. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mantua, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Mantua takes 80 miles and will cost you around £14. From Milan, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 115 miles. The most popular bus station is Mantua Borgochiesanuova, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Mantua. Mantua Strada Cipata is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Mantua doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), which is located 49 miles from Mantua. The shortest flight to Mantua from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 2h 10m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Mantua, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Mantua to Rome takes 3h 13m and costs around £45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £47 for a 4h 56m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Mantova is the busiest station in Mantua. Another popular train station is Mantua Mantova Frassine, located 2.0 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Mantua is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 81 miles from Mantua. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mantua, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Mantua takes 80 miles and will cost you around £14. From Milan, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 115 miles. The most popular bus station is Mantua Borgochiesanuova, located 1.6 miles from the city centre of Mantua. Mantua Strada Cipata is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Mantua

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Mantua

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mantua

Most booked hotels in Mantua

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Hotel Dei Gonzaga
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Hotel ABC Mantova
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Abbazia Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hotel La Favorita
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Best Western Hotel Cristallo
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Mantua

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Mantua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Mantua is Standard (Citroen SpaceTourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Seat Ateca or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Mantua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Mantua is Standard (Citroen SpaceTourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Seat Ateca or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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