How to travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, 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 $38. 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 $38, and a flight costs an average of $127.

Distance: 294 miles (474 km)

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Flight

$135

Average price

$57

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Cheapest

$304

Average price

6h 19m

Average total duration

5h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 42m

Average total duration

12h 12m

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4h 45m

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1h 45m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.8kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa Cityline

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from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM10h10
Geneve, Place Dorcière
08:00PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$621One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM10h10
Geneve, Place Dorcière
08:00PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$621One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LufthansaLH1213
09:10AM1h15
Geneva International Airport
10:25AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$7011One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 715 · IC 1617 · ICE 72
09:35AM6h05
Geneva station
03:40PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$1291One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370
09:05AM6h04
Geneva station
03:09PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$1761One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 1811 · IC 515 · IR 1861 · ICE 108
08:05AM6h04
Geneva station
02:09PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
$1761One-way
4 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:05PM11h55
Geneve, Place Dorcière
08:00AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$771One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus3155 · 34152
08:40PM16h40
Genève, Gare Routière
01:20PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$791One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus3812 · 34152
06:50PM18h30
Genève, Gare Routière
01:20PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
$791One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1930+KLM CityhopperKL1819
09:10AM4h30
Geneva International Airport
01:40PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3561One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1928+KLM CityhopperKL1817
07:10AM3h55
Geneva International Airport
11:05AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3561One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1928+KLM CityhopperKL1819
07:10AM6h30
Geneva International Airport
01:40PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
$3561One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of $38 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $65 (€52).

A bus is $89 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $127 (€101).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 58m.

Bus takes on average 9h 20m.

The distance from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 294 miles (474 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Genève, Gare Routière and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, SWISS, Air Dolomiti, CityJet, KLM, KLM Cityhopper to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, SWISS, Air Dolomiti, CityJet.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
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