How to travel from Genoa to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Genoa and Frankfurt is around 800km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Genoa to Frankfurt by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Ventimiglia then fly from Nice (NCE) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train via Milano Centrale

Take the train to Milano Centrale, Lugano then Basel SBB and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Milan Lampugnano and then to Frankfurt central train station.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance803km (499 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Frankfurt by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Genoa and Frankfurt is around 800km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 634km (394 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Genoa and Frankfurt by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Frankfurt is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Genoa and Frankfurt. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Genoa and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Milan Lampugnano. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Busitalia Simet S.p.A., Lasta and FlixBus run regular bus services between Genoa and Frankfurt. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Ventimiglia then fly from Nice (NCE) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Genoa and Frankfurt. The distance is around 803km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Frankfurt is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Frankfurt

Transport options from Genoa to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 30m
€135($135)
every 4 hours912km (567 miles)
Train via Milano Centrale + 1 similar
9hrs
€275($275)
every 4 hours800km (497 miles)
Train9h 20m
€175($175)
once daily838km (521 miles)
Bus
11h 50m
€72($72)
twice a week868km (540 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€145($145)
on demand803km (499 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

The following major airports near Frankfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt