Hello!
Traveling 3/28/2026 - 4/4/2026 Starting from Frankfurt to Geneva Switzerland. Would like to do a scenic route along the Rhine River (would that be a Regional Train?) but I don’t know if a Eurail Pass covers that.
What do I need to know about crossing into Switzerland? Do I need to go through customs?
Do I need to get any other passes for Germany or Switzerland that would make traveling easier. What about passes for taxis?
Thank you for your help.
Best answer by Schelte
Hello!
Traveling 3/28/2026 - 4/4/2026 Starting from Frankfurt to Geneva Switzerland. Would like to do a scenic route along the Rhine River (would that be a Regional Train?) but I don’t know if a Eurail Pass covers that.
Eurail pass covers nearly all more or less direct trains between Frankfurt and Geneva, no reservations required. Add a stop on Schloss Laufen am Rheinfallen for the most scenic views of the Rhine waterfalls. Depending on your ambition and how much time you're willing to spend in a train, you can add some other scenic routes as well through Switzerland, though the direct route will be far faster (from Frankfurt towards Basel and from there towards Geneva).
What do I need to know about crossing into Switzerland? Do I need to go through customs?
Switzerland is in the Schengen area (meaning there are no systematic border controls) but not in the EU Customs union. Unless you have something to declare (which you can do at most major train stations in Switzerland) you can simply continue your journey.
Do I need to get any other passes for Germany or Switzerland that would make traveling easier. What about passes for taxis?
I don't think there is such a thing. Your Eurail pass covers trains between cities, my recommendation is to chose accomodation close to a train station (eg in Frankfurt you can use your Eurail pass on the suburban S-bahn trains).
+6Hello!
Traveling 3/28/2026 - 4/4/2026 Starting from Frankfurt to Geneva Switzerland. Would like to do a scenic route along the Rhine River (would that be a Regional Train?) but I don’t know if a Eurail Pass covers that.
Eurail pass covers nearly all more or less direct trains between Frankfurt and Geneva, no reservations required. Add a stop on Schloss Laufen am Rheinfallen for the most scenic views of the Rhine waterfalls. Depending on your ambition and how much time you're willing to spend in a train, you can add some other scenic routes as well through Switzerland, though the direct route will be far faster (from Frankfurt towards Basel and from there towards Geneva).
What do I need to know about crossing into Switzerland? Do I need to go through customs?
Switzerland is in the Schengen area (meaning there are no systematic border controls) but not in the EU Customs union. Unless you have something to declare (which you can do at most major train stations in Switzerland) you can simply continue your journey.
Do I need to get any other passes for Germany or Switzerland that would make traveling easier. What about passes for taxis?
I don't think there is such a thing. Your Eurail pass covers trains between cities, my recommendation is to chose accomodation close to a train station (eg in Frankfurt you can use your Eurail pass on the suburban S-bahn trains).
Traveling 3/28/2026 - 4/4/2026 Starting from Frankfurt to Geneva Switzerland. Would like to do a scenic route along the Rhine River (would that be a Regional Train?) but I don’t know if a Eurail Pass covers that.
If you have enough time, you could travel to Köln Hbf (Cologne Main Station) from Frankfurt and take a train via Bonn - Koblenz - Mainz - Mannheim. This is the most scenic part of the Rhine River in Germany. You have long distance or regional trains on this route.
Do I need to get any other passes for Germany or Switzerland that would make traveling easier. What about passes for taxis?
In Geneva, you usually receive a link from your hotel to download a free ticket for public transportation in advance. Taxis are very expensive in Switzerland.
Please note that some cheaper accommodations are in France and not easily accessible.
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