What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Mainz?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Mainz is to bus via Frankfurt am Main which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Mainz?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Mainz central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Bologna to Mainz?

The distance between Bologna and Mainz is 679 km. The road distance is 873.6 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Mainz without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 10h 35m and costs €160 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Mainz?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Bologna to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Mainz bus from?

Bologna to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Mainz train from?

Bologna to Mainz train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Mainz?

The best way to get from Bologna to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €420 and takes 10h 35m, you could also bus via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Bologna to Mainz bus arrive?

Bologna to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Bologna to Mainz train arrive?

Bologna to Mainz train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Mainz is 874 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from Bologna to Mainz.

How do I get a train ticket from Bologna to Mainz?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bologna to Mainz?

Book your Bologna to Mainz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

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Bologna to Mainz - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 11 ways to get from Bologna to Mainz by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLQ - FRA
4h 16m
€104–250
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Frankfurt central train stationbus N422 / ...
14h 55m
€74–120
Train
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
10h 35m
€160–412
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
2. Take the nighttrain from Verona Porta Nuova to Stuttgart Hbfnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
16h 34m
€84–267
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FLR - FRA
5h 14m
€137–311
Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VRN - FRA
5h 20m
€134–323
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VCE - FRA
5h 48m
€93–259
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BLQ - CGN
2. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
5h 48m
€85–379
Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
3. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane PSA - FRA
6h 29m
€129–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna - Servizio Due Madonne to Wiesbaden Gartenfeldstraße P+Rbus
18h 49m
€133–196
Drive 873.6 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Mainzcar 873.6 km
8h 20m
€138–199

Bologna to Mainz by train

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10h 35mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 678.8 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Mainz, Germany?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Frankfurt (FRA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bologna centrale to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 35m.

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