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Patek Philippe Museum
Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
8 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 53 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Geneva will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 2 buses that leave Nice Cote d'Azur Airport for Geneva on Wed, Jun 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct buses cover the 294 km distance in an average of 10 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest buses will take 13 h 15 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.




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 $88.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $154 Average price | $243 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 $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Geneva costing on average $110 (€89).
A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Geneva costing on average $154 (€124).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 9h 37m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $243 (€196) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $190 (€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 12:05PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice Cote d'Azur Airport to Geneva buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. 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 | |
5696 · 3154 | 4:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 13h55 | 6:25 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 11h25 | 6:10 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
![]() | 6:00 AM Nice Cote d'Azur Airport | 13h15 | 7:15 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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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Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
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