🚌 APAM Line 46
Peschiera del Garda → Mantua railway station. A direct and simple option for planning a day trip.
Peschiera → Mantua timetables →A ready-made day out, without a car and without stress
If you are staying on Lake Garda, Mantua can become your cultural day trip: leave from Peschiera, arrive in Mantua, explore the historic center, enjoy Mantuan cuisine, visit Palazzo Te or the lakes, and return to Lake Garda in the evening.
Enjoy Mantua without stress
Leave the car at Lake Garda. With APAM Line 46 you can depart from Peschiera and arrive at Mantua railway station while avoiding traffic, parking and complicated changes.
09:09 | 01 — Leave from Peschiera del Garda
APAM Line 46 is the option we highlight for visitors staying on Lake Garda who want to experience Mantua without using a car.
🚏 From the station to the center
Porta Pradella is a short walk from the station. From here, urban Line CC can help you reach the historic center.
Line CC: route and stops →🚗 If you arrive by car
Park outside the center and use APAM park-and-ride shuttles. Campo Canoa is especially convenient for Piazza Sordello.
Shuttles: route and timetables →10:30 | 02 — Historic center and the Gonzagas
Start from Piazza Sordello, then enter the heart of the Gonzaga city with Ducal Palace, the Castle of San Giorgio and the Camera Picta. Continue to Piazza Broletto, Piazza delle Erbe and the Basilica of Sant’Andrea.
👑 Ducal Palace with a guide
For those who want to truly understand the Gonzaga court and the Camera Picta.
Book the guided visit →🚶 Walking tour of the center
A local guide to interpret the city through its squares, monuments and history.
Book the walking tour →🗺️ Visit independently
Prefer to explore on your own? Follow our free one-day Mantua itinerary.
Open the itinerary →
📸 Local tip
Before starting the tour, stop on Ponte di San Giorgio for one of the best views of Mantua's skyline.
13:00 | 03 — Mantuan flavors
It is time to discover local cuisine, including pumpkin tortelli, risotto alla pilota, sbrisolona and other traditional specialties.
To help you choose where to stop, the Mantua Local List features a selection of restaurants, trattorias and places worth knowing, giving priority to those in the historic center and to Mantuan cuisine.
⏱️ Time-saving tip
On weekends and in high season, booking in advance is recommended for the most popular trattorias.
16:00 | 04 — Art, lakes and return
For the afternoon you can choose between two excellent options. If you love architecture and the Renaissance, head to Palazzo Te, the monumental villa designed by Giulio Romano and famous for the Hall of the Giants. If you would rather end the day at a slower pace, choose an experience on the water.
If you want to focus exclusively on the historic beauty of the center, continue with our One-day Mantua itinerary.
🏛️ Palazzo Te
Art, myth and Renaissance architecture in Giulio Romano's masterpiece.
Discover Palazzo Te →🌊 Lake cruise
An atmospheric way to end the day among the Mincio, nature and the city's skyline.
Check availability →🚌 Getting around without a car
To reach the Palazzo Te area or return toward the center, check the latest APAM shuttle and connection information.
Shuttles: route and timetables →Toward Peschiera del Garda
After a day of art, flavors and lakes, return to Mantua railway station and check the Line 46 time back to Peschiera. Timetables may change on weekdays, holidays and during seasonal periods: always check before departure.
Mantua from Lake Garda: FAQ
Is Mantua worth visiting from Lake Garda?
Yes. Mantua is perfect for a cultural day trip thanks to its compact historic center, Gonzaga palaces, Renaissance squares and lakes.
How do you get to Mantua from Lake Garda?
From Peschiera del Garda you can reach Mantua with APAM Line 46, as well as by car, other public transport combinations or bicycle.
How do you reach the center from Mantua railway station?
From the station you can continue on foot or use APAM urban transport. Porta Pradella is a short walk away and is useful for urban Line CC.
What can you see in Mantua in one day?
For a first visit, spend the morning on Piazza Sordello, the Ducal Palace, the historic center and Sant’Andrea; in the afternoon choose Palazzo Te or an experience on the lakes.
