The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
$126
Average price
$196
Fastest journey
6 h 3 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
474 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $126.
It's difficult to get from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main without transferring at least 2 times.
IR 1823 · IC 527 · IR 1873 · ICE 1022:05 PM6h03Geneva station8:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1261One-way3 transfers
IR 2525 · IC 976 · ICE 102 · ICE 5921:54 PM6h15Geneva station8:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1261One-way3 transfers
IR 2525 · IC 976 · ICE 1021:54 PM6h14Geneva station8:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1261One-way2 transfers
IR 1823 · IC 527 · IR 1873 · ICE 1022:05 PM6h04Geneva station8:09 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$1261One-way4 transfers
IC 721 · ICE 10212:35 PM7h33Geneva station8:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1261One-way1 transfer
IR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 3709:05 AM6h03Geneva station3:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$2411One-way4 transfers
IR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 1088:05 AM6h03Geneva station2:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$2581One-way3 transfers
IR 1815 · IC 519 · ICE 10610:05 AM6h03Geneva station4:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$2581One-way2 transfers
IR 1823 · IC 527 · IR 1873 · ICE 1022:05 PM6h03Geneva station8:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1261One-way3 transfers
IR 1821 · IC 525 · ICE 276 · ICE 5141:05 PM6h03Geneva station7:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station$1731One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 294 miles (474 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$154 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $305 Average price | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 44m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Geneva to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $154 (€125).
A bus is $242 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $305 (€247).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 12h 14m.
The journey is about 12m faster (5h 50m by train vs 6h 2m by car) and roughly $30 (€24) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($154 (€125) vs $185 (€149)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Geneva to Frankfurt am Main train times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Frankfurt am Main trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 2509 · IC 960 · ICE 200 · ICE 690 | On time 5:54 AM Geneva station | 6h15 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2509 · IC 960 · ICE 200 | On time 5:54 AM Geneva station | 6h14 | 12:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IR 1807 · IC 511 · IR 1857 · ICE 200 | On time 6:05 AM Geneva station | 6h04 | 12:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IR 1807 · IC 511 · IR 1857 · ICE 200 | On time 6:05 AM Geneva station | 6h03 | 12:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
IC 709 · ICE 108 | On time 6:35 AM Geneva station | 7h33 | 2:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IR 2511 · ICE 372 · ICE 610 | 6:54 AM Geneva station | 6h14 | 1:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IR 2511 · ICE 372 | On time 6:54 AM Geneva station | 6h15 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 1809 · IC 513 · ICE 372 · ICE 610 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 6h03 | 1:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
IR 1809 · IC 513 · ICE 372 | On time 7:05 AM Geneva station | 6h04 | 1:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 903 · ICE 370 | On time 7:35 AM Geneva station | 7h34 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2513 · IC 964 · ICE 108 | On time 7:54 AM Geneva station | 6h14 | 2:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IR 2513 · IC 964 · ICE 108 · ICE 598 | On time 7:54 AM Geneva station | 6h15 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 108 | On time 8:05 AM Geneva station | 6h03 | 2:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
IR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 108 | On time 8:05 AM Geneva station | 6h04 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
IR 2515 · IC 966 · ICE 370 · ICE 518 | On time 8:54 AM Geneva station | 6h14 | 3:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
IR 2515 · IC 966 · ICE 370 | On time 8:54 AM Geneva station | 6h15 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370 | On time 9:05 AM Geneva station | 6h04 | 3:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370 | On time 9:05 AM Geneva station | 6h03 | 3:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4 transfers | |
IR 2517 · ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 9:54 AM Geneva station | 6h15 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 2517 · ICE 106 | On time 9:54 AM Geneva station | 6h14 | 4:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IR 1815 · IC 519 · ICE 106 | On time 10:05 AM Geneva station | 6h03 | 4:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IR 1815 · IC 519 · ICE 106 · ICE 596 | On time 10:05 AM Geneva station | 6h04 | 4:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 721 · ICE 102 | 12:35 PM Geneva station | 7h33 | 8:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 1 transfer | |
IC 721 · IC 1623 · EC 150 | 12:35 PM Geneva station | 6h09 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 721 · IC 1623 · EC 150 · ICE 574 | On time 12:35 PM Geneva station | 6h05 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IC 721 · IC 1623 · EC 150 | 12:35 PM Geneva station | 6h09 | 6:44 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IC 721 · IC 1623 · EC 150 · ICE 574 | On time 12:35 PM Geneva station | 6h05 | 6:40 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 2523 · ICE 276 | On time 12:54 PM Geneva station | 6h15 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 2523 · ICE 276 · ICE 514 | On time 12:54 PM Geneva station | 6h14 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IR 1821 · IC 525 · ICE 276 | On time 1:05 PM Geneva station | 6h04 | 7:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
IR 1821 · IC 525 · ICE 276 · ICE 514 | On time 1:05 PM Geneva station | 6h03 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
IR 2525 · IC 976 · ICE 102 | 1:54 PM Geneva station | 6h14 | 8:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2 transfers | |
IR 2525 · IC 976 · ICE 102 · ICE 592 | On time 1:54 PM Geneva station | 6h15 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 transfers | |
IR 1823 · IC 527 · IR 1873 · ICE 102 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 6h03 | 8:08 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
IR 1823 · IC 527 · IR 1873 · ICE 102 | On time 2:05 PM Geneva station | 6h04 | 8:09 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE 31541 · RE 3591 · Bus M31 · S 3 | 12:08 AM Geneva station | 9h00 | 9:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5 transfers | |
RE 31541 · RE 3591 · Bus M31 · S 3 | On time 12:08 AM Geneva station | 9h01 | 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4 transfers | |
RE 18443 · IR 2503 · Bus N17 · IR 2353 | 1:08 AM Geneva station | 8h00 | 9:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 6 transfers | |
RE 18443 · IR 2503 · Bus N17 · IR 2353 | On time 1:08 AM Geneva station | 8h01 | 9:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5 transfers | |
IR 1805 · IC 509 · ICE 374 · ICE 612 | 4:46 AM Geneva station | 6h22 | 11:08 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3 transfers | |
IR 1805 · IC 509 · ICE 374 | On time 4:46 AM Geneva station | 6h23 | 11:09 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main
Trains from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main run on average 14 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€51) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 294 miles (474 km) distance in 6h 3m.
Distance 294 miles (474 km) |
Average train duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€51) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 6h 3m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main trainsDeutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Geneva and Frankfurt am Main from $35 (€28). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main
- 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de Montbrillant.
- Le Bistrot de Charlotte
- Les Brasseurs
- La Matze Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Warwick Geneva
- Hotel Cornavin
- ibis Styles Genève Gare
- Cost CHF 10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 532 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to France, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 14, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Route de l'Aéroport.
- Le Chef Genève Aéroport
- Montreux Jazz Café
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva
- ibis Geneva Airport Hotel
- Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva
- Located in the main hall
- 190 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Geneva city center and other Swiss destinations
- Train: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) connections to Geneva city center and other destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 15
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 parking areas.
- Restaurant Käfer's
- McDonald's
- Asia Snack Box
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel
- Hilton Frankfurt Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: connection to Terminal 1 of the airport
- Hall 3: connection to Terminal 2 of the airport
- S-Bahn: Lines S8, S9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Long-distance buses: Available at the airport
- Merals Imbiss
- Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg
- Freigut
- Holbein's
- Hotel am Berg
- Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt
- Hotel Ritter
- Lindner Main Plaza
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