How to travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main

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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 €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. 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 €27, and a flight costs an average of €119.

Distance: 294 miles (474 km)

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Driving

€88

Average price

€49

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Cheapest

€194

Average price

€151

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 23m

Average total duration

5h 53m

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30m

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10h 30m

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10h 0m

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30m

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4h 47m

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Fastest

1h 47m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

6h 2m

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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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Lufthansa

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €49.

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

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €88.

A bus is €145 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €194.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 47m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 53m.

Bus takes on average 10h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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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

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnIR 1831 · IC 535 · IR 1881 · IC 60409
    6:05 PM6h20
    Geneva station
    12:25 AMFrankfurt South station
    381One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIR 1831 · IC 535 · IR 1881 · IC 60409
    6:05 PM6h20
    Geneva station
    12:25 AMFrankfurt South station
    381One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • SwissLX1080
    6:10 AM1h15
    Geneva International Airport
    7:25 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    6521One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIR 2533 · IC 984 · IC 60409
    5:54 PM6h31
    Geneva station
    12:25 AMFrankfurt South station
    381One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIR 1829 · IC 533 · IR 1879 · ICE 272
    5:05 PM6h03
    Geneva station
    11:08 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    401One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 727 · IC 1629 · ICE 2 · ICE 910
    3:35 PM6h03
    Geneva station
    9:38 PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
    401One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:25 AM8h55
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    10:20 AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    421One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:25 AM9h20
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    10:45 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    451One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM10h15
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    8:15 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    471One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7363 · AF1218
    10:20 AM4h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    2301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7367 · AF1018
    2:35 PM7h30
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:05 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    2301One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7371 · AF1218
    6:00 AM8h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    2:20 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    2301One-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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of €49.

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

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €88.

A bus is €145 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €194.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 47m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 53m.

Bus takes on average 10h 0m.

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 43 flights per day.
  • Around 14 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 bus, train, 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 Geneve, Place Dorcière 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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