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Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
Cheapest price on Sep 05
lei394
Average ticket price on Sep 05
lei486
Fastest journey on Sep 05
18 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
21 h 52 m
Buses on Sep 05
5
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 lei486 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei394.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 5 buses from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 686 km distance in an average of 21 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 35 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 23 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio 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 an average ticket price of lei573 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei573, while a flight costs an average of lei2676.
Distance: 426 miles (686 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
lei573 Average price Cheapest | lei2676 Average price | lei862 Average price | lei1479 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 1m Average total duration 17h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m 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 lei289 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva costing on average lei862.
A bus is lei2103 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva costing on average lei2676.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 17h 31m.
Tickets start at around lei573 compared to roughly lei1479 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about lei906. The journey takes 17h 31m versus 10h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price lei257 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 26h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei556 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price lei370 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price lei650 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price lei254 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price lei593 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price lei526 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price lei461 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price lei512 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei394 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price lei404 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:28PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 17h02 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price lei364 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 38h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price lei366 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price lei357 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price lei311 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price lei260 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva buses for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h05 | 12:15 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h20 | 4:15 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h20 | 5:15 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
![]() | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 18h35 | 4:10 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h50 | 9:25 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 22h05 | 11:15 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:20 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | 23h45 | 1:05 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva run on average 4 times per day, taking around 17h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at lei235 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 06:20, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 426 miles (686 km) distance in 13h 50m.
Distance 426 miles (686 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price lei235 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 13h 50m |
First bus 6:20 AM |
Last bus 9:55 PM |
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Most Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Geneve, Place Dorcière station pair, with some services arriving at Genève, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Geneva bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Geneve, Place Dorcière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Chalet (0.5 km), Restaurant Les Armures (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Geneve, Place Dorcière.
Available at Geneve, Place Dorcière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Geneve, Place Dorcière: Elevators, ramps.
Genève, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Swiss Bakery (in the station), Italian Bistro (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance and in the main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Genève, Gare Routière.
Available at Genève, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Genève, Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève, Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Montreux Jazz Café (in the station), La Cuisine (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the airport terminal, near the bus station entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Genève, Aéroport.
Available at Genève, Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Aéroport: Elevators, ramps.
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