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 - €270 and takes 6h 37m.

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 €95 - €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 Frankfurt, Basel Bad Bf, Lugano, Milano Centrale and Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 45m.

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 45m and costs €350 - €800.

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 Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt 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 €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €350 - €800 and takes 26h 45m, you could also bus, which costs €100 - €250 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 Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf 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 5776+ 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 41m
€95–288
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 37m
€70–262
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Luganotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
26h 45m
€357–789
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
€192–337
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
€107–248
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 30m
€106–414
Train via Mannheim
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 Chiassotrain Ec
4. Take the train from Chiasso to Milano Rogoredotrain Ec
5. Take the train from Milan Rogoredo to Roma Terminitrain
6. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
26h 50m
€250–548
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 Fr
5. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
32h 35m
€234–692
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
37h 21m
€133–251

Mainz to Palermo by train

7Weekly Trains

26h 45mAverage Duration

€357Cheapest Price

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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 ITA Airways fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Palermo Airport (PMO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Palermo Centrale via Frankfurt, Basel Bad Bf, Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Roma Termini in around 26h 45m.

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