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Patek Philippe Museum
Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
9 h 45 m
Average duration
10 h 16 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Geneva will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.
Of the 16 buses that leave Florence for Geneva on Sun, May 31, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 484 km distance in an average of 10 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 45 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 10 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$73 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price | $190 Average price | $294 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg 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 Florence to Geneva:
A bus is $118 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Geneva costing on average $190 (€153).
A bus is $118 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Geneva costing on average $190 (€153).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 10h 57m.
Tickets start at around $73 (€58) compared to roughly $294 (€236) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $221 (€178). The journey takes 10h 57m versus 6h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Gruppo Di Maio, Sellitto.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 43h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Geneva buses for today, Saturday, May 30. 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 | 11:15 AM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 10h45 | 10:00 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 10h35 | 10:00 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h05 | 4:15 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 14h20 | 9:05 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h25 | 6:10 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
4788 · 3843 | 7:10 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 15h10 | 10:20 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 13h40 | 10:45 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 10h10 | 8:05 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 15h10 | 1:05 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 14h45 | 1:05 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 | 9h45 | 8:05 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 16h20 | 3:15 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 13h10 | 12:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 12h50 | 12:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 16h00 | 3:15 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 11h40 | 11:45 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:45 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 10h35 | 3:20 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 10h15 | 3:20 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Florence to Geneva run on average 14 times per day, taking around 10h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $46 (€37) by flight.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 300 miles (484 km) distance in 10h 0m.
Distance 300 miles (484 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 10h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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