- Must visit
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Cheapest price on Aug 31
$49
Average ticket price on Aug 31
$112
Fastest journey on Aug 31
9 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Aug 31
10 h 15 m
Buses on Aug 31
10
Distance
486 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Geneva to Venice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Venice will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
On Mon, Aug 31, we found 10 buses from Geneva to Venice, including 4 direct services.
On Mon, Aug 31 the direct buses cover the 486 km distance in an average of 10 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
On Mon, Aug 31 the slowest buses will take 12 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.
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57201 · 4781Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, while a flight costs an average of $453.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$80 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $453 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 15m 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 Geneva to Venice:
A bus is $66 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Venice costing on average $146.
A bus is $372 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Venice costing on average $453.
Other travel options to Venice take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 29m.
Bus takes on average 10h 45m.
Tickets start at around $80 compared to roughly $131 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50. The journey takes 10h 45m versus 6h 15m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 07:35AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Venice buses for today, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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57201 · 4781 | 11:50 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 12h05 | 11:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, August 31 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 9h35 | 5:10 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 9h15 | 4:50 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 12h40 | 4:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 12h55 | 5:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Genève, Aéroport | 18h25 | 10:55 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 PM Genève, Aéroport | 18h05 | 10:35 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
3812 · 4781 | 7:15 PM Genève, Aéroport | 16h40 | 11:55 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 10h00 | 6:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 10h20 | 7:05 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Geneva to Venice run on average 9 times per day, taking around 10h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 but you can travel from only $29 by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:17, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 301 miles (486 km) distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 301 miles (486 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 12:17 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Venice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Venice trip today.
A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Venice 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 Venice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Geneva to Venice buses use the Geneve, Place Dorcière to Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) station pair, with some services arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Venice bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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, 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.
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.
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) is 1 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover). ATMs are available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover).
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover).
Available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover): Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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