How to travel from Genoa to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Genoa to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 105, while a flight costs an average of CHF 403.

Distance: 394 miles (635 km)

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CHF 105

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CHF 403

Average price

CHF 88

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(fuel + tolls)

14h 49m

Average total duration

14h 19m

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5h 31m

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3h 31m

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9h 17m

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0.6 - 1.6kg

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1.9 - 3.8kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of CHF 105.

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

A bus is CHF 299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF 403.

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 31m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Genoa and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Genoa to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around CHF 105 compared to roughly CHF 88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -CHF 16. The journey takes 14h 19m versus 9h 17m 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.

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from Genoa to Frankfurt am Main

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:30 PM16h25
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    1:55 PMFrankfurt South station
    CHF 951One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:30 PM16h25
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    1:55 PMFrankfurt South station
    CHF 951One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH1893+LufthansaLH127
    6:00 AM3h00
    Genoa Airport
    9:00 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    CHF 4571One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 PM17h35
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    4:40 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    CHF 961One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:40 PM13h20
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    6:00 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    CHF 971One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 PM20h00
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    7:05 PMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    CHF 1041One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3019+Air DolomitiEN8811+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2934
    7:50 AM8h10
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    4:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    CHF 1811One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3019+Air DolomitiLH5637+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2934
    7:50 AM8h10
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    4:00 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    CHF 1811One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3028+LufthansaLH255+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2950
    11:42 AM8h28
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    8:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    CHF 1811One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Genoa 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 Genoa to Frankfurt am Main.

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There are 3 options to travel between Genoa and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Frankfurt am Main is a bus with an average price of CHF 105.

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

A bus is CHF 299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Frankfurt am Main costing on average CHF 403.

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 31m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 49m.

The distance from Genoa to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 394 miles (635 km).
The average frequency per day from Genoa to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa 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 Genoa to Frankfurt am Main:
  • Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Genoa to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with ITA, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Austrian Airlines to go to Frankfurt am Main by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Genoa to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona, Amsterdam. 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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