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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Palermo is to train and bus which costs €100 - €180 and takes 36h 20m.

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 41m and costs €100 - €290.

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.

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, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.

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 25h 50m and costs €220 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 41m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €600 and takes 25h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €280 and takes 35h.

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 - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 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 from Frankfurt
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FRA - PMO
5h 41m
€100–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 476
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus N597
35h
€81–273
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Milano Centraletrain Ec
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
25h 50m
€225–575
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
28h 27m
€185–320
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane STR - PMO
7h 14m
€120–362
Bus to Hahn, fly
1. Take the bus from Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag to Frankfurt Hahn Airportbus
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane HHN - PMO
6h 37m
€110–316
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genova P. Principetrain Ec
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
36h 3m
€270–637
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Milanbus
3. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
36h 20m
€104–175

Mainz to Palermo by train

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25h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,424.6 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Palermo Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Zürich HB, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 25h 50m.

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