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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
$64
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
8 h 56 m
Average duration
9 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
399 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris Orly 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 Paris Orly Airport to Geneva will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
It's difficult to get from Paris Orly Airport to Geneva without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris Orly Airport to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $61.
Distance: 247 miles (399 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $231 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris Orly Airport to Geneva:
A bus is $123 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris Orly Airport to Geneva costing on average $174 (€140).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 7m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $231 (€186) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $180 (€145). The journey takes 7h 7m versus 5h 17m 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 BlaBlaCar.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:59PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 10h26 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 9h41 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 8h56 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris Orly Airport to Geneva buses for today, Sunday, May 31. 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 | 11:59 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 12h26 | 12:25 PM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Orly, Paris - Orly-sud Airport (Parking P4C) | 8h56 | 8:55 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris Orly Airport to Geneva run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 22:59. The fastest bus covers the 247 miles (399 km) distance in 9h 40m.
Distance 247 miles (399 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 40m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 10:59 PM |
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