- Must visit
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 on Sep 18
$32
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$35
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 8 m
Buses on Sep 18
4
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lucerne to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lucerne to Geneva will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 4 buses from Lucerne to Geneva, including 4 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 190 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 3 h 20 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 Lucerne to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $87, while a flight costs an average of $275.
Distance: 118 miles (190 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price Cheapest | $275 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Lucerne to Geneva:
A train is $187 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Geneva costing on average $275.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 2m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
The table below shows live departures for Lucerne to Geneva buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:20 AM Lucerne | 2h50 | 8:10 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:50 AM Lucerne | 3h10 | 3:00 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Lucerne | 3h10 | 8:20 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 PM Lucerne | 3h20 | 9:20 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Lucerne to Geneva and enjoy the approximately 118 miles (190 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56.
Distance 118 miles (190 km) |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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