There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Darmstadt by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
2h 8m€120–270Bus via EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (EAP)
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Darmstadt central train stationbus FlixBus 108
10h 40m€45–76Train
- 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 Darmstadt Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 47m€135–462Drive 545.4 km
- Drive from Geneva to Darmstadtcar 545.4 km
5h€96–139Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h€45–95
Geneva to Darmstadt by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Darmstadt is to bus via EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (EAP) which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Darmstadt is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs €120 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Darmstadt station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Darmstadt central train station via Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Darmstadt. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof via Renens VD, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Geneva and Darmstadt is 491 km. The road distance is 545.4 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Darmstadt without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs €130 - €470.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Geneva to Darmstadt, including transfers.
Geneva to Darmstadt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Geneva to Darmstadt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Darmstadt is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €470 and takes 7h 47m, you could also bus via EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg Airport (EAP), which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 40m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Darmstadt, 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 Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof via Renens VD, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 47m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–440
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Frankfurt via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–460
Train from Genève to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–180
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FR
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Darmstadt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Darmstadt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.
Geneva to Darmstadt train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Darmstadt is 545 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Geneva to Darmstadt.
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