- 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
$56
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 21 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 9 buses that leave Monaco - Monte-Carlo for Geneva on Sun, Jun 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 292 km distance in an average of 10 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 11 h 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. 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 $36, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $151 Average price | $251 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva costing on average $99 (€81).
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva costing on average $151 (€124).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 9h 2m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 07:57AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 11h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $100 |
The table below shows live departures for Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h30 | 8:30 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente | 13h45 | 6:10 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 11h40 | 4:15 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
4704 · 3154 | 6:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 11h55 | 6:25 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 13h10 | 10:45 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 11h00 | 8:35 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 13h35 | 12:25 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 11h00 | 9:50 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:25 AM Monaco - Monte-Carlo | 10h45 | 11:10 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:55 AM Monaco - Monte-Carlo | 11h05 | 1:00 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 181 miles (292 km) distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 181 miles (292 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 1:25 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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Popular lakeside park known for the Flower Clock, promenade views, and easy access to the waterfront.
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