- Must visit
Patek Philippe Museum
Celebrated watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and a major library on horology. A top choice for understanding Geneva’s watch heritage.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
14 h 40 m
Average duration
15 h 36 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
648 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ancona to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Geneva will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 4 buses that leave Ancona for Geneva on Mon, Jun 15, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 648 km distance in an average of 15 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 40 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 17 h 35 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 train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 402 miles (648 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price | $413 Average price | $334 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 29m Average total duration 10h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Geneva:
A bus is $65 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Geneva costing on average $150 (€121).
A bus is $328 (€266) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ancona to Geneva costing on average $413 (€335).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Bus takes on average 10h 59m.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 03:06AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 16h39 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 03:12AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 11h13 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator Intercity Notte | Departure Time 03:17AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 16h28 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 27h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 9h17 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Geneva buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:30 AM Ancona | 14h40 | 5:10 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 AM Ancona | 14h40 | 6:10 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Ancona | 15h30 | 4:10 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:05 PM Ancona | 17h35 | 10:40 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ancona to Geneva run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:12, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 402 miles (648 km) distance in 13h 10m.
Distance 402 miles (648 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Buses per day 6 |
Fastest bus 13h 10m |
First bus 3:12 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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