There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Mainz by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
1h 49m€120–272Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 52m€47–83Train
- Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
7h 55m€124–248Drive 576.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Mainzcar 576.2 km
5h 12m€104–149Bus via Freiburg im Breisgau
- Take the bus from Geneva to Freiburgbus FlixBus 122 / ...
- Take the bus from Freiburg to Mainz central train stationbus FlixBus 476
12h 45m€52–79
Geneva to Mainz by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Mainz is to bus via Freiburg im Breisgau which costs €50 - €80 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Mainz is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs €120 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Mainz, Stadtpark via Frankfurt and Kelsterbach Rathaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Renens VD, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Geneva and Mainz is 489 km. The road distance is 576.2 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €120 - €250.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Geneva to Mainz, including transfers.
Geneva to Mainz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Mainz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Mainz is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs €120 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €250 and takes 7h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 52m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Mainz, Germany?
Lufthansa, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–460
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–470
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Mainz bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station.
Geneva to Mainz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Mainz is 576 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Geneva to Mainz.
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