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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.
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€61
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 12 m
Buses per day
19
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 €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 19 buses that leave Monaco - Monte-Carlo for Geneva on Wed, Aug 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 292 km distance in an average of 10 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 10 h 55 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.
50884 · 3843
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5866 · 3817
50758 · 50793
50106 · 3154
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5866 · 3817Omio 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 €29. 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 €29, and a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€51 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price | €124 Average price | €205 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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This is compared to other travel options from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva:
A bus is €30 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva costing on average €81.
A bus is €73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva costing on average €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 01:25AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €128 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €60 |
The table below shows live departures for Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 14h50 | 6:55 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 PM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente | 13h45 | 6:10 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
50106 · 3154 | 5:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 12h55 | 6:25 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 15h55 | 1:30 PM 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 | |
50884 · 3843 | 10:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 12h20 | 10:20 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 14h25 | 12:25 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 10h55 | 8:55 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h45 | 12:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
4731 · 50847 | 4:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 12h35 | 4:45 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Ventimiglia, Piazza della Costituente | 13h10 | 7:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
50758 · 50793 | 6:20 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 13h25 | 7:45 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
5866 · 3817 | 7:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h55 | 5:55 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 9h55 | 5:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 12h25 | 7:40 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h55 | 7:40 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
50486 · 3177 | 9:40 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 13h05 | 10:45 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 8h30 | 8:30 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 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 €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 €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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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva buses use the Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) to Geneve, Place Dorcière station pair, with some services arriving at Genève, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Monaco - Monte-Carlo and Geneva bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Geneve, Place Dorcière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Chalet (0.5 km), Restaurant Les Armures (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Geneve, Place Dorcière.
Available at Geneve, Place Dorcière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Geneve, Place Dorcière: Elevators, ramps.
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.
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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