BIK&BUS Mantova and Sabbioneta

Last update 15 March 2024

BICI BUS SERVICE WITH BICYCLE RACK
The new bus line between Mantova and Sabbioneta integrates the connections already available during weekdays (Line 17) with further ones on holidays of the months with most touristic flow.
Funded under the project MANTOVA E SABBIONETA: DUE CITTA' UN SITO.

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BUSES

SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS
Bus line MANTOVA - SABBIONETA (timetable)
From September 10th to November 1st 2023 and from March to October 2024 and 2025
From Mantova to Sabbioneta: h. 9.00 and h.13.30
Departure from Viale Mincio – Pontile stop
From Sabbioneta to Mantova: h. 12.30 and h. 18.30 
Departure from Piazza D’Armi 

WEEKDAYS (Monday through Saturday)
Line 17 (Mantova – Sabbioneta – Viadana) 
Stops in Mantova: Viale Risorgimento / Viale Montello
Stops in Sabbioneta: Via Villa Pasquali, Train station cafè
To look at the timetable, click on Line 17 at the page
https://www.apam.it/en/complete-timetables  
The timetables may vary during the school year or summer.

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BYCICLE RACK
The bycicles can be loaded or unloaded only in the two ends of the line Mantova and Sabbioneta;
the service is not available in intermediate stops.

SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS
Bus line MANTOVA - SABBIONETA (timetable)
During the days of the line’s activity, the bus will be always equipped with the bike rack. Bycicle transport is through reservation only from the website
www.apam.it/it/shop-online  

SATURDAY 
Linea 17 (Mantova – Sabbioneta – Viadana) 
Bycicle transport is through reservation only from the website www.apam.it/it/shop-online 
Reservation to be made by the previous Thursday, with a minimum of 6 bicycles requested. During the school year, the service will be available on the 8.25 route from Mantova and 17.43 route from Sabbioneta.During summer, on the 9.20 route from Mantova and 17.54 route from Sabbioneta. 


FARES 
Regular ticket LINE 17 (tariff class 6)   https://www.apam.it/en/interurban-fares  
Regular holiday ticket one-way € 5,00
For the holders of the MANTOVA SABBIONETA CARD the regular ticket is included in the card’s price.
Bike transport one-way: 5,00 euro
Bike transport round-trip: 7,00 euro
The bike transport has to be bought on the website.

ACCESSIBILITY 
For the transportation of passengers with reduced mobility that need buses with platforms, a reservation is required.

INFORMATION
Apam Customer Care: 0376 230339
Every day from 7.30 to 19.00


OTHER TOURISTIC SERVICES FOR VISITING MANTOVA AND SABBIONETA SITE

CYCLE ROUTE MANTOVA-SABBIONETA
The cycle route is a mixed itinerary (for bicycles and cars) of 47 km that connects the two Unesco cities. The route goes through low traffic roads, through the damp areas of the Oglio Sud Park, allowing to see otherwise unexplored environments and better appreciate the cultural and scenic characteristics of this territory.
https://www.mantovasabbioneta-unesco.it/it/page/39725   
https://www.nobilisegni.it/ciclovia-unesco-mantova-sabbioneta/  

RENTAL SERVICE TREKKING E-BIKE
The bicycles can be picked up in: 
Pradella Parking - Piazzale Mondadori 1 - 46100 Mantova
Camper area Sparafucile - Via Legnago 1 - 46100 Mantova
Times for pick up and handover: Everyday from 8.00 through 20.00
Reservation at least 48 hours prior is highly suggested.
Fares: starting from € 5,00, with possibility to rent accessories (child carriers, trolleys)
Info: +39 338 3592688 - sharingmobility@aster.mn.it  
https://www.nobilisegni.it/servizio-noleggio-biciclette-a-pedalata-assistita/   

MANTOVA SABBIONETA CARD
Allows free access to the museums of Sabbioneta and the main museums of Mantova, together with the use of public transportation between the two cities. 
25 € adults
13 € family price (accompanied kids from 12 to 17 years old)
Validity 72 hours from the first validation
https://www.mantovacard.it/