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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a flight costs an average of $463.
Distance: 405 miles (653 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$87 Average price Cheapest | $463 Average price | $185 Average price | $177 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 38m Average total duration 15h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Mainz:
A bus is $16 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Mainz costing on average $98.
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Mainz costing on average $162.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 32m.
Bus takes on average 15h 18m.
Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $177 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $96. The journey takes 14h 48m versus 9h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Mainz
How to get from Bologna to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Mainz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:30 PM19h15Bologna5:45 PMMainz$681One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:30 PM19h15Bologna5:45 PMMainz$681One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:20 PM18h10Bologna5:30 PMMainz$871One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:30 PM20h00Bologna5:30 PMMainz$831One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Mainz:
A bus is $74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Mainz costing on average $162.
A bus is $375 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Mainz costing on average $463.
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 32m.
Bus takes on average 15h 38m.
- Around 66 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Mainz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Italo to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings to go to Mainz by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
- 10 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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