- 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
$113
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
17 h 4 m
Average duration
18 h 3 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
837 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brest to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brest to Geneva will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
It's difficult to get from Brest to Geneva without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brest to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $81.
Distance: 520 miles (837 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$92 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price | $220 Average price | $551 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 48m Average total duration 17h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brest to Geneva:
A bus is $128 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brest to Geneva costing on average $220 (€180).
A bus is $133 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brest to Geneva costing on average $225 (€184).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 58m.
Bus takes on average 17h 18m.
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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 SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 05:22AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 25h13 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BreizhGo | Departure Time 05:39AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 24h56 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 06:31AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 24h04 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 07:22AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 23h13 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 09:09AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 21h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator TER | Departure Time 09:16AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 21h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 21h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator BreizhGo | Departure Time 09:31AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 21h04 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator BreizhGo | Departure Time 10:34AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 20h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 19h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 10:56AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 25h19 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator BreizhGo | Departure Time 01:07PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 17h28 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 01:31PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 17h04 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 01:53PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 22h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 02:13PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 22h02 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BreizhGo | Departure Time 03:04PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 21h11 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 03:31PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 20h44 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator BreizhGo | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator BreizhGo | Departure Time 04:26PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 19h49 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator BreizhGo | Departure Time 04:33PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 19h42 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator SNCF | TGV INOUI | Departure Time 05:22PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 18h53 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator BreizhGo | Departure Time 06:06PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 18h09 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
The table below shows live departures for Brest to Geneva buses for tomorrow, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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8602+ 50918 · 57201 | 5:22 AM Brest station | 18h08 | 11:30 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
855806+ 50918 · 57201 | 5:39 AM Brest station | 17h51 | 11:30 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
8606+ 5242 · 5709 | 7:22 AM Brest station | 23h13 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
8610+ 5242 · 5709 | 9:09 AM Brest station | 21h26 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
858288+ 5242 · 5709+ 856132 | 9:16 AM Brest station | 21h19 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 3 transfers | |
8720+ 5242 · 5709+ 56402 | 9:30 AM Brest station | 21h05 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 3 transfers | |
52197 · 5709 | 10:45 AM Brest, Gare routière | 19h50 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
855830+ 5242 · 5709 | 1:07 PM Brest station | 17h28 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
8622+ 5242 · 5709 | 1:31 PM Brest station | 17h04 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Brest, Gare routière | 19h45 | 11:25 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Brest, Gare routière | 20h45 | 12:25 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Brest, Gare routière | 22h00 | 6:50 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Brest to Geneva run on average 4 times per day, taking around 17h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 520 miles (837 km) distance in 18h 45m.
Distance 520 miles (837 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 18h 45m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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Geneva’s Old Town, filled with historic lanes, small squares, terraces, and many of the city’s key heritage sites.
Popular lakeside park known for the Flower Clock, promenade views, and easy access to the waterfront.
Beloved lakeside area for swimming, sunrises, and local atmosphere, especially photogenic in warmer months.
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Geneva is one of Europe’s priciest cities. Hotels, dining, and everyday costs are high, though transit and takeaway options can help control spending.
Service is included by law. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares and small café bills.
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