Mainz to Bologna Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Mainz and Bologna takes 13h 18m and the fastest train takes 9h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 18m
Duration: 893 km
Distance: €219
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain

11h 12m

€111–360

Mainz to Bologna train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Mainz and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Bologna at 10:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 13h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:13 AM → 4:54 PM
9h 41m • 4 changes
9:14 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
1:14 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
17h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:13 AM → 4:54 PM
9h 41m • 4 changes
9:14 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
1:14 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
17h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:13 AM → 4:54 PM
9h 41m • 4 changes
9:14 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
1:14 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
17h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:13 AM → 4:54 PM
9h 41m • 4 changes
9:14 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
1:14 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
17h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:13 AM → 4:54 PM
9h 41m • 4 changes
9:14 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
1:14 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
17h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:05 AM → 4:54 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
9:14 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes
1:14 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
17h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:05 AM → 4:54 PM
9h 49m • 4 changes
9:14 AM → 6:49 PM
9h 35m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 8:54 PM
9h 40m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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