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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Palermo is to bus and fly which costs €85 - €320 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €95 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Palermo?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Palermo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Palermo?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Palermo Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milan Rogoredo and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 12m.

How far is it from Mainz to Palermo?

The distance between Mainz and Palermo is 1425 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 26h 12m and costs €220 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Mainz to Palermo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Palermo bus from?

Mainz to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Palermo train from?

Mainz to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Palermo?

The best way to get from Mainz to Palermo is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €600 and takes 26h 12m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €280 and takes 35h 10m.

Where does the Mainz to Palermo bus arrive?

Mainz to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Mainz to Palermo train arrive?

Mainz to Palermo train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

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Mainz to Palermo - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Palermo by plane, train (Trenitalia), car, car ferry, bus, or train

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

Fly Frankfurt to Palermo Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)FRA - PMO
5h 39m
€95–238
Bus to Hahn, fly to Palermo Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag to Frankfurt Hahn Airport
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)HHN - PMO
6h 35m
€85–316
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milan RogoredoEc
5. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Termini
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo CentraleIc
26h 12m
€225–585
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Port of Genoa
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
28h 26m
€183–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano476
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to PalermoN597
35h 10m
€92–275
Fly Frankfurt to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)FRA - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
7h 56m
€108–310
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)CGN - PMO
7h 28m
€108–393
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HB
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genova P. PrincipeEc
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
36h 3m
€270–627
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Milan
3. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello
36h 22m
€104–160

Mainz to Palermo by train

7Weekly Trains

26h 12mAverage Duration

€225Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,424.6 km
Duration: 5h 39m

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

Lufthansa, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Palermo Airport (PMO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Palermo Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milan Rogoredo, and Roma Termini in around 26h 12m.

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