- 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
$63
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 27 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
361 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Parma to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma to Geneva will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $63.
Of the 6 buses that leave Parma for Geneva on Fri, Jun 19, 1 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 361 km distance in an average of 8 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 9 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+
BUS EC132
FlixBus
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+
BUS EC136
FlixBus · FlixBus
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+
BUS EC132
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Parma 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 train which can get you there in 5h 56m. 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 $33, and a flight costs an average of $50.
Distance: 224 miles (361 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price | $182 Average price | $235 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 4m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Geneva:
A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Geneva costing on average $133 (€109).
A bus is $131 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Parma to Geneva costing on average $182 (€149).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 11m.
Flight takes on average 12h 4m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€42) compared to roughly $235 (€193) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $184 (€151). The journey takes 7h 11m versus 5h 1m 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, Sellitto.
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 04:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:12AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 10h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:27AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 7h58 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 06:34AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 7h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
The table below shows live departures for Parma 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 · FlixBus | 8:55 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 9h15 | 6:10 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454+ BUS EC136 | 6:27 AM Parma station | 7h58 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Parma, Terminal Bus | 10h35 | 5:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ BUS EC132 | 11:00 AM Parma station | 8h45 | 7:45 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:25 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 7h35 | 10:00 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Parma, Terminal Bus | 8h40 | 4:15 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Parma to Geneva run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:27, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 224 miles (361 km) distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 224 miles (361 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 5:27 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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