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Patek Philippe Museum
Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
18 h 20 m
Average duration
19 h 44 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
686 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$106 Average price Cheapest | $223 Average price | $291 Average price | $325 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 32m Average total duration 15h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva:
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva costing on average $223 (€181).
A bus is $186 (€150) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva costing on average $291 (€236).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 11m.
Bus takes on average 15h 2m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:20 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 21h50 | 5:10 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h30 | 11:15 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h20 | 5:15 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva run on average 3 times per day, taking around 15h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $67 (€54) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:20, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 426 miles (686 km) distance in 17h 2m.
Distance 426 miles (686 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $67 (€54) |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 17h 2m |
First bus 6:20 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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