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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
$66
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Genoa to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Geneva will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 10 buses that leave Genoa for Geneva on Sat, Jul 18, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct buses cover the 296 km distance in an average of 7 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest buses will take 8 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.
FlixBus
4705 · 57202
FlixBus
FlixBus
4732 · 1716
FlixBus
FlixBus
Regionale Veloce 3028+
BUS EC132
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $62.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price | $330 Average price | $211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 52m Average total duration 14h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Geneva:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Geneva costing on average $142 (€117).
A bus is $287 (€236) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Geneva costing on average $330 (€271).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Flight takes on average 14h 52m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€35) compared to roughly $211 (€173) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $168 (€138). The journey takes 7h 24m versus 4h 37m 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, Gruppo Di Maio.
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 02:10AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:44AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 8h41 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 08:27AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 11h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:42AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h03 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 12:19PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 9h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 01:44PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 8h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Geneva buses for today, Friday, July 17. 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 | 11:35 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 10h25 | 10:00 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3028+ BUS EC132 | 11:42 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h03 | 7:45 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3032+ BUS EC134 | 1:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h01 | 9:45 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 14h55 | 8:35 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 17h05 | 10:45 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
4705 · 57202 | 6:10 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 11h50 | 6:00 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 8h15 | 10:25 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 8h35 | 10:45 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
4732 · 1716 | 5:00 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 11h05 | 4:05 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 9h50 | 3:15 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 6h45 | 12:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 3016+ BUS EC136 | 5:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 8h41 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 7h15 | 3:20 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Genoa to Geneva run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 183 miles (296 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 183 miles (296 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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