What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Geneva?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Geneva?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Geneva is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Geneva via Frankfurt Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Genève via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Mainz to Geneva?

The distance between Mainz and Geneva is 489 km. The road distance is 570.2 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Geneva without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs SFr 100 - SFr 450.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Geneva?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Mainz to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Geneva bus from?

Mainz to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt Airport station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Geneva train from?

Mainz to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Mainz to Geneva?

The best way to get from Mainz to Geneva is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 450 and takes 7h, you could also bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Mainz to Geneva bus arrive?

Mainz to Geneva bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Mainz to Geneva train arrive?

Mainz to Geneva train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Geneva is 570 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Mainz to Geneva.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Geneva?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Geneva?

Book your Mainz to Geneva bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Geneva?

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Mainz to Geneva - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mainz to Geneva by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Fly to Geneva International Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3h 33m
CHF 125–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Genevabus FlixBus N122
10h 25m
CHF 42–89
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
7h
CHF 101–442
Drive 570.2 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Genevacar 570.2 km
5h 19m
CHF 94–136
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain
6h 22m
CHF 186–557
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 18m
CHF 52–103

Mainz to Geneva by train

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Distance: 488.8 km
Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Geneva, Switzerland?

Lufthansa, Swiss, and Air Dolomiti fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Genève via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Renens VD in around 7h.

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