- Must visit
Patek Philippe Museum
Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 23 m
Buses per day
4
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 $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 4 buses that leave Genoa for Geneva on Wed, Jun 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 296 km distance in an average of 9 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 14 h 40 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
FlixBus
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4704 · 3154
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
4704 · 3154Omio 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 $27. 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 $27, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price | $335 Average price | $214 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 $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Geneva costing on average $144 (€117).
A bus is $292 (€236) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Geneva costing on average $335 (€271).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Flight takes on average 14h 52m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $214 (€173) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $171 (€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, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:44AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 8h41 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:42AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Geneva buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:05 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 7h15 | 3:20 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 8h40 | 6:10 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 6h55 | 12:05 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 $27 (€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 $27 (€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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