Rome2Rio

How to get fromGeneva to Erfurtby plane, train, bus, night train, or car

Find Transport to Erfurt

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Erfurt by plane, train, bus, night train, 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.

  1. Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane plane GVA - LEJ
    2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train
    4h 49m
    €182–441

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Frankfurt Airportbus bus FlixBus N122
    2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Erfurt central train stationbus bus N1305
    13h 25m
    €73–111

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain train
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
    9h 58m
    €174–331

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain train
    3. Take the nighttrain from Basel Sbb to Erfurt Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    10h 12m
    €109–321

  5. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane GVA - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train
    4h 14m
    €162–365

  6. Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane plane GVA - BER
    2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbftrain train
    3h 56m
    €120–300

  7. Drive  770 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Erfurtcar car 770 km
    7h 50m
    €139–200

Geneva to Erfurt by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€174Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Geneva to Erfurt.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 840.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Erfurt Hbf via Renens VD and Basel SBB in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Erfurt central train station via Frankfurt Airport in around 13h 25m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There