- 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
$62
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
18 h 5 m
Average duration
18 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
566 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dusseldorf Airport to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dusseldorf Airport to Geneva will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 1 buses that leave Dusseldorf Airport for Geneva on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 566 km distance in an average of 18 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 18 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 18 h 5 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 Dusseldorf Airport to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 351 miles (566 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$80 Average price Cheapest | $253 Average price | $174 Average price | $156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 59m Average total duration 18h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dusseldorf Airport to Geneva:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dusseldorf Airport to Geneva costing on average $174 (€142).
A bus is $173 (€141) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dusseldorf Airport to Geneva costing on average $253 (€207).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 18h 29m.
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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 09:05AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $152 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
The table below shows live departures for Dusseldorf Airport to Geneva buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 18h05 | 6:00 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:55 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 18h05 | 7:00 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Dusseldorf Airport to Geneva run on average 4 times per day, taking around 18h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 (€42) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 09:05, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 351 miles (566 km) distance in 18h 5m.
Distance 351 miles (566 km) |
Average bus duration 18h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€42) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 18h 5m |
First bus 9:05 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
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