There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Mainz by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
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€120–278Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Frankfurt Airportbus FlixBus N122
10h 37m€56–82Train via Mannheim
- 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 56m€131–273Drive 576.2 km
- Drive from Geneva to Mainzcar 576.2 km
5h 12m€104–150Train
- 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43N
9h 15m€140–258
Geneva to Mainz by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Mainz is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 10h 37m.
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 to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Mainz, Stadtpark via Frankfurt and Kelsterbach Rathaus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
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 56m.
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 via Mannheim which takes 7h 56m and costs €130 - €280.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Geneva to Mainz, including transfers.
Geneva to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva 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 via Mannheim, which costs €130 - €280 and takes 7h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 10h 37m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Mainz, Germany?
Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 56m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–400
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–240
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–400
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–240
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–240
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–400
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Basel SBB to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €75–110
- 2nd Class
- €55–80
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Frankfurt Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport 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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