- 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
$85
Average price
$123
Fastest journey
8 h 7 m
Average duration
9 h 13 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Modena to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Modena to Geneva will cost around $123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
It's difficult to get from Modena to Geneva without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
Regionale TTPER 90110 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+
BUS EC132
Regionale TTPER 90110 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+
BUS EC132
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2499+
FRECCIAROSSA 9624+
BUS EC132
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+
BUS EC136
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+
BUS EC132
Regionale TTPER 90110 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+
BUS EC132
Regionale TTPER 90110 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+
BUS EC132Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Modena to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $92.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $200 Average price | $251 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Modena to Geneva:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Modena to Geneva costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Modena to Geneva costing on average $200 (€164).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 21m.
Bus takes on average 8h 42m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€61) compared to roughly $251 (€206) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $177 (€145). The journey takes 8h 42m versus 5h 28m 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, Sellitto.
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 05:25AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 11h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:43AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h02 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 10:23AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 9h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 11:38AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
The table below shows live departures for Modena to Geneva buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+ BUS EC136 | 5:55 AM Modena station | 8h30 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TTPER 90110 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ BUS EC132 | 9:40 AM Modena Piazza Manzoni | 10h05 | 7:45 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TTPER 90110 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ BUS EC132 | 9:43 AM Modena Policlinico | 10h02 | 7:45 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ BUS EC132 | 10:23 AM Modena station | 9h22 | 7:45 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 AM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 10h30 | 10:00 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2499+ FRECCIAROSSA 9624+ BUS EC132 | 11:38 AM Modena station | 8h07 | 7:45 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 11h50 | 4:15 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 12h05 | 6:10 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Modena, Terminal via Gottardi | 12h35 | 8:05 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Modena to Geneva run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:40, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 255 miles (411 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 255 miles (411 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 3:40 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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