- 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
$55
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
10 h 35 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
463 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Munich to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Geneva will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 6 buses that leave Munich for Geneva on Fri, Jun 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 463 km distance in an average of 10 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 16 h 35 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.
FlixBus
(Prague -> Lyon)
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4733 · 1716
(Prague -> Lyon)
FlixBus
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4733 · 1716Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price | $315 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Munich to Geneva:
A bus is $106 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Geneva costing on average $168 (€137).
A bus is $253 (€207) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Geneva costing on average $315 (€258).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€51) compared to roughly $129 (€105) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€55). The journey takes 8h 37m versus 6h 55m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 02:30AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $122 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Geneva buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:40 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h00 | 6:40 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
4733 · 1716 | 11:30 PM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 16h35 | 4:05 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:30 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 9h25 | 11:55 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
(Prague -> Lyon) | 4:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 7h45 | 12:30 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
30489 · 5709 | 8:45 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 21h50 | 6:35 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) | 10h10 | 7:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Munich to Geneva run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 287 miles (463 km) distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 287 miles (463 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€24) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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