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 €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 €33, and a flight costs an average of €154.

Distance: 474 km

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€124

Average price

€54

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€276

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6h 16m

Average total duration

5h 46m

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30m

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11h 2m

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10h 32m

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4h 54m

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1h 54m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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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
01:25AM9h20
Geneve, Place Dorcière
10:45AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
431One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:25AM9h20
Geneve, Place Dorcière
10:45AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
431One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air DolomitiLH5675
10:45AM1h15
Geneva International Airport
12:00PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
5471One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 715 · IC 1617 · ICE 72
09:35AM6h05
Geneva station
03:40PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
871One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIR 2517 · ICE 106
09:54AM6h14
Geneva station
04:08PMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station
1031One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIR 1813 · IC 517 · IR 1863 · ICE 370
09:05AM6h04
Geneva station
03:09PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
1011One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:25AM8h55
Geneve, Place Dorcière
10:20AMFrankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
471One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:50AM12h55
Geneve, Place Dorcière
10:45PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
451One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1928+KLM CityhopperKL1817
07:10AM3h55
Geneva International Airport
11:05AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
2781One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1932+KLM CityhopperKL1821
11:50AM6h05
Geneva International Airport
05:55PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
2781One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1930+KLM CityhopperKL1821
09:10AM8h45
Geneva International Airport
05:55PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
2781One-way
1 transfer

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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 ways to get from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €29 compared to other travel options to Frankfurt am Main:

A coach is €78 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €107 from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main.

Taking a coach costs €9 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €38.

The fastest way from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Frankfurt am Main that take longer:

Coach takes on average 8 h 55 min.

Train takes on average 5 h 47 min.

Frankfurt am Main is approximately 474 km away from Geneva.

The average frequency per day from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main is:

  • Around 8 coaches per day.
  • 32 flights a day.
  • 12 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main:

  • Flights most often depart from Geneva at Geneva International Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main at Frankfurt am Main Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main:

  • FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can take you to Frankfurt am Main by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main for €29.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline (2), SWISS, KLM, Lufthansa, CityJet, KLM Cityhopper, Air France or Brussels Airlines to go to Frankfurt am Main by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find KLM Cityhopper Geneva to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for €107.
  • Deutsche Bahn or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can get you to Frankfurt am Main by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main for €38 on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:

  • Direct coach available with FlixBus 2 direct coaches per day.
  • Direct flights with CityJet with 7 direct flights per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Frankfurt am Main as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main.

Looking to extend your trip from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main? Many Omio customers who go from Geneva to Frankfurt am Main usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne. If you're looking to explore Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Munich or Cologne from Frankfurt am Main, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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