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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bern to Geneva
Showing times and prices for Apr 17
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 42 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
130 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bern to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bern to Geneva will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave Bern for Geneva on Fri, Apr 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 17 the direct buses cover the 130 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Fri, Apr 17 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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.
5:00 PM1h50Bern6:50 PMGeneva$111One-way0 transfers- 7:30 AM1h30Bern9:00 AMGeneva$151One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 PM1h40Bern1:40 PMGeneva$161One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 PM1h50Bern8:20 PMGeneva$161One-way0 transfers
- 8:20 AM1h40Bern10:00 AMGeneva$181One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 AM1h30Bern9:00 AMGeneva$151One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 PM1h40Bern1:40 PMGeneva$161One-way0 transfers
- 8:20 AM1h40Bern10:00 AMGeneva$181One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 PM1h50Bern6:50 PMGeneva$111One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 PM1h50Bern8:20 PMGeneva$161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bern to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bern to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $30, and a bus costs an average of $60.
Distance: 80 miles (130 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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$75 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest |
2h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Bern to Geneva Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
Bern to Geneva bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bern to Geneva buses for today, Thursday, April 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 3:30 AM Bern | 1h30 | 5:00 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:30 AM Bern | 2h10 | 7:40 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:10 PM Bern | 1h50 | 2:00 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:30 PM Bern | 1h50 | 3:20 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:10 PM Bern | 1h50 | 8:00 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect |
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Why should you book Bern to Geneva buses with Omio?
Gruppo Di Maio as well as BlaBlaCar Bus offer buses services from Bern to Geneva.
Omio is the only official third party seller for Gruppo Di Maio tickets.
Why book with Omio vs Gruppo Di Maio?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Gruppo Di Maio, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus to find the best option for your trip from Bern to Geneva.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Gruppo Di Maio with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Bern to Geneva.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bern to Geneva
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Buses from Bern to Geneva run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $60 (€48) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 80 miles (130 km) distance in 3h 26m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $30 (€24)
Distance 80 miles (130 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 (€48) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 26m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 4 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $30 (€24)
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, BlaBlaCar Bus from Bern to GenevaYou can travel by bus between Bern to Geneva with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $30 (€24). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar Bus
About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 15m
Cheapest Price
$31 (€25)
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
Gruppo Di Maio
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€15)
Gruppo Di Maio frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Bus from Bern to Geneva
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bern to Geneva by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Bern to Geneva can start from as little as $60 (€48) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bern to Geneva is $75 (€59) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Bern to Geneva is 3h 26m to travel the 80 miles (130 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Bern to Geneva leaves at 12:03 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Bern to Geneva leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day from Bern to Geneva with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, BlaBlaCar Bus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Bern to Geneva, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, BlaBlaCar Bus for the best way to get you to Geneva. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Bern and Geneva and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
When departing from Bern , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld . When arriving in Geneva , you can end your journey in bus stations like Annemasse, Jean Monnet P+R, Annemasse, Place Martin Luther King .Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld, which is located around 0 away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Annemasse, Jean Monnet P+R, located 1 away from the city centre.
A trip to Geneva from Bern is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 26m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Bern to Geneva is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bern and Geneva including taking a bus and train.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Bern to Geneva for bus company BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Bern to Geneva:
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Geneva are:
- Jet d'Eau, a large fountain on Lake Geneva shooting water 140 meters into the air
- St. Pierre Cathedral, a historic church known for its archaeological site and panoramic views from the tower
- Parc des Bastions, a scenic park featuring the Reformation Wall and giant chess boards
- Palais des Nations, the European headquarters of the United Nations offering guided tours
- Patek Philippe Museum, showcasing a vast collection of timepieces and horological artifacts.
The best things to do in Geneva include:
- Explore the charming Old Town, with its narrow streets and historical buildings
- Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Geneva for stunning views of the city and surrounding Alps
- Visit the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum to learn about humanitarian efforts
- Discover the vibrant Carouge district, known for its bohemian atmosphere and artisan shops
- Relax at Bains des Pâquis, a popular lakeside spot for swimming and sunbathing.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Bern to Geneva depends on the bus companies:
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company BlaBlaCar Bus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Bern to Geneva.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Bern to Geneva:
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Bern to Geneva:
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Bern to Geneva.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Bern to Geneva with the following bus company: BlaBlaCar Bus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Bern to Geneva with the following bus company: BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Bern to Geneva with the following bus company: BlaBlaCar Bus.
Since both Bern and Geneva are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bern to Geneva among Omio's users.
Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards; however, credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in cities and larger establishments, making card payments convenient. Cash is still useful for small purchases, local markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Geneva, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like train stations and popular tourist spots. Scams involving overpriced taxi rides can occur, so using official taxis or ride-sharing apps is recommended. Additionally, travelers should be wary of distraction techniques used by thieves and avoid sharing personal information with strangers. Overall, Geneva is considered safe, but maintaining vigilance in busy areas helps prevent common safety issues.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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Popular bus stations from Bern to Geneva
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