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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 Oct 29
$53
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$96
Fastest journey on Oct 29
8 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
9 h 21 m
Buses on Oct 29
10
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Geneva will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 10 buses from Bologna to Geneva, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 the direct buses cover the 448 km distance in an average of 9 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 10 m .
On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest buses will take 10 h 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.
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Buses from Bologna to Geneva run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 278 miles (448 km) distance in 7h 55m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bologna to Geneva.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 41h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Geneva buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h05 | 4:15 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
(Rome -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Lyon) | 6:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 41h55 | 12:30 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h00 | 6:20 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h45 | 9:05 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h05 | 10:25 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h25 | 10:45 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h25 | 11:45 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h40 | 12:50 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h55 | 7:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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Most Bologna to Geneva buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Geneve, Place Dorcière station pair, with some services arriving at Genève, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Geneva bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
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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