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The average train between Mainz and Bologna takes 12h 38m 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.

12h 38m
Duration
864 km
Distance
€208
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
  2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ec
  4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain train
  5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
11h 7m
€103–342

Mainz to Bologna train times

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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 37m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno17h 41m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno15h 56m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno13h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 16m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 58m • 4 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 36m • 4 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno11h 16m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 58m • 4 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 36m • 4 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 8m • 4 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 36m • 4 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 37m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno17h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 8m • 4 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 36m • 4 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 37m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno17h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 8m • 4 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 36m • 4 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 37m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno17h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 8m • 4 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 36m • 4 changes

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    SüwexDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)ItaloTreno9h 37m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 864.3 km
  • Duration: 12h 38m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Bologna centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 7m.

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