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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.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Les Contamines-Montjoie to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a bus costs an average of $46.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 27m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (57m by bus vs 1h 7m by car). Tickets start at around $46 (€37) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by AlpyBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alpine Fleet | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alpine Fleet | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Alpine Fleet | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Buses from Les Contamines-Montjoie to Geneva run on average 6 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $41 (€33) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:50, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average bus duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $41 (€33) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 4:50 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Most Les Contamines-Montjoie to Geneva buses use the Saint-Gervais-les-Bains to Genève, Aéroport station pair, with some services arriving at Genéve. Use this guide to compare Les Contamines-Montjoie and Geneva bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
Genéve has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several coffee shops and snack bars available.
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are multiple ATMs available.
Ticket office support is available at Genéve.
Available at Genéve: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genéve: Wheelchair accessible with assistance.
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.
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