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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
$57
Average price
$89
Fastest journey
5h 50m
Average duration
10h 12m
Buses per day
10
Distance
296 km
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $86.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $151 Average price | $239 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Geneva:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Geneva costing on average $108 (€89).
A bus is $99 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Geneva costing on average $151 (€124).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 9h 37m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€43) compared to roughly $239 (€196) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $187 (€153). The journey takes 9h 37m versus 6h 2m 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.
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 01:25AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Geneva buses for today, Friday, July 17. 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 | |
50711 · 3177 | 12:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h15 | 10:45 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 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 | |
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 | 6:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 11h30 | 5:50 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 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 | |
50884 · 7465 | 10:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h45 | 8:45 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
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 | |
51047 · 1716 | 5:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h50 | 4:05 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 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 | 8:45 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 10h55 | 7:40 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Geneva run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 8h 30m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 30m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
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Most Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 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 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 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, 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.
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.
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