The average bus between Mainz and Bologna takes 18h 1m and the fastest bus takes 15h 10m. The bus 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Mainz and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Bologna at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Mainz to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Bologna station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.
Mainz to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.
Mainz to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Book your Mainz to Bologna bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Mainz and Bologna is 652.6 km. The road distance is 996 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Bologna Centrale 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 13h 10m.