- 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
$51
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
9 h 20 m
Average duration
12 h
Buses per day
5
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Les Arcs to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Les Arcs to Geneva will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 5 buses that leave Les Arcs for Geneva on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 306 km distance in an average of 12 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 13 h 10 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 train as it is the most popular option from Les Arcs to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. 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 $38, and a train costs an average of $75.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price | $104 Average price | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg 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 Les Arcs to Geneva:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Les Arcs to Geneva costing on average $104 (€85).
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Les Arcs to Geneva costing on average $134 (€110).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 18m.
Tickets start at around $64 (€52) compared to roughly $222 (€182) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $158 (€129). The journey takes 7h 18m versus 5h 2m 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 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 12:05AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Les Arcs to Geneva buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest | 9h05 | 5:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest | 9h30 | 8:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest | 10h15 | 5:50 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest | 11h40 | 10:45 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 PM Puget Sur Argen, Péage de Fréjus-Ouest | 9h30 | 8:35 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Les Arcs to Geneva run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 190 miles (306 km) distance in 9h 20m.
Distance 190 miles (306 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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