The average train between Mainz and Bologna takes 13h 10m 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.
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 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 40m • 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 Frankfurt station and arriving at Bologna centrale station via Basel SBB station, Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
Mainz to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Bologna train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna centrale station.
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The distance between Mainz and Bologna is 652.6 km. The road distance is 873 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Bologna centrale via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 12m.