The average train between Mainz and Bologna takes 12h 42m and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Mainz and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 1:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Bologna at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 12h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 41m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Mainz to Bologna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Bologna station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
Mainz to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bologna centrale station.
Book your Mainz to Bologna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Bologna is 652.6 km. The road distance is 864 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Bologna centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 41m.