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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Sicily is to bus and fly which costs €85 - €300 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Sicily is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Sicily?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Palermo Notarbartolo via Stuttgart Hbf, Venezia Mestre, Roma Termini and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 57m.

How far is it from Mainz to Sicily?

The distance between Mainz and Sicily is 1523 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Sicily without a car is to train and night train which takes 31h 57m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Mainz to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Sicily bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Sicily train from?

Mainz to Sicily train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Bus or fly from Mainz to Sicily?

The best way to get from Mainz to Sicily is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €230 and takes 35h 4m.

Where does the Mainz to Sicily bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mainz to Sicily train arrive?

Mainz to Sicily train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 264+ hotels available in Sicily.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Sicily by plane, car, car ferry, train, night train, or bus

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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)FRA - CTA
5h 11m
€98–266
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
€85–296
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 33m
€192–322
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof55 / ...
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Venezia MestreNj
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma TerminiFr
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Palermo CentraleIc
31h 57m
€155–556
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 4m
€94–228
Fly Frankfurt to Palermo Airport
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)FRA - PMO
5h 39m
€95–248
Bus to Hahn, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the bus from Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag to Frankfurt Hahn Airport
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)HHN - CTA
6h 17m
€108–284
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBB20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIce / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genova P. PrincipeEc
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermo
35h 59m
€268–536
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 56m
€101–162

Mainz to Sicily by train and night train

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31h 57mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,523 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and ITA Airways fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Piazza Boiardo via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Palermo, and Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna in around 35h 4m.

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