How to travel from Geneva to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Geneva and Frankfurt is around 580km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Geneva to Frankfurt by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €400($400)
Operated by

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Train via Bern

Take the train to Bern then Basel SBB and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)

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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg Place de l'Étoile and then to Frankfurt Flughafen T1.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance580km (360 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Geneva and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Geneva to Frankfurt by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €400 ($400).

The distance between Geneva and Frankfurt is around 580km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 474km (294 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Geneva and Frankfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Geneva to Frankfurt is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €400 ($400).

The cheapest way to travel between Geneva and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Geneva and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Geneva to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Olten and Basel SBB. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity and SBB GmbH run train services between Geneva and Frankfurt. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Geneva and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Geneva and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 10hrs.

RegioJet, Lufthansa Express Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Geneva and Frankfurt. Buses run once a week and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Geneva to Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Geneva and Frankfurt. The distance is around 580km (360 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Geneva to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Geneva and Frankfurt

Transport options from Geneva to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4hrs
€400($400)
every 3 hours744km (462 miles)
Train via Bern + 1 similar
5h 35m
€230($230)
hourly587km (365 miles)
Train5h 35m
€225($225)
hourly581km (361 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 20m
€18($18)
once a week654km (407 miles)
Bus to Frankfurt10hrs
€35($35)
every 20 mins622km (386 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€115($115)
on demand580km (360 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