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 €70 - €250 and takes 6h 32m.

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 46m and costs €95 - €280.

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, Domodossola, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 32m.

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 32m and costs €280 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m 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 46m and costs €95 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €280 - €750 and takes 26h 32m, you could also bus, which costs €110 - €280 and takes 35h.

Where does the Mainz to Palermo bus arrive?

Mainz to Palermo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan 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?

There are 5976+ hotels available in Palermo.

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, train, or night 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 46m
€96–279
Bus to Hahn, fly
cheapest
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 32m
€71–242
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 Domodossolatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
26h 32m
€289–738
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
€218–327
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Milanbus FlixBus 476
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Palermobus N597
35h
€112–279
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CGN - PMO
7h 28m
€99–358
Train via Mainz, Römisches Theater
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 Domodossolatrain Ec
4. Take the train from Domodossola to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
26h 44m
€289–748
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 22 / ...
3. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Venezia Mestrenighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
32h 31m
€222–539
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the bus from Zurigo to Milanobus
3. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus
35h 31m
€121–237

Mainz to Palermo by train

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26h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,424.6 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

Lufthansa, ITA Airways, and Swiss fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Palermo Airport (PMO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Palermo Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Domodossola, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 26h 32m.

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