The cheapest and fastest buses from Rome to Geneva
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
13 h 50 m
Average duration
14 h 44 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
697 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Geneva will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 13 buses that leave Rome for Geneva on Wed, May 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 697 km distance in an average of 14 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 50 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 16 h 5 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.
4788 · 38433:20 PM19h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina10:20 AMGenève, Gare Routière$661One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM16h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:15 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM15h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina12:50 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 PM16h35Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina3:20 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$781One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM17h05Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$841One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:15 PM13h50Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina8:05 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1041One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:20 AM14h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina3:20 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1591One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM14h40Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)8:05 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM15h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina12:50 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM16h05Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:15 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$711One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Rome to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $131.
Distance: 433 miles (697 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $226 Average price | $383 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 9m Average total duration 12h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Rome to Geneva:
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Geneva costing on average $165 (€133).
A bus is $149 (€120) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Geneva costing on average $226 (€182).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 41m.
Bus takes on average 12h 39m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€62) compared to roughly $383 (€309) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $306 (€247). The journey takes 12h 39m versus 9h 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, 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.
Rome to Geneva Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $102 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 47h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Live departures
Rome to Geneva bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Geneva buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:35 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 17h30 | 5:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 19h20 | 7:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 14h00 | 3:20 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 17h05 | 4:15 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 16h05 | 4:15 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
(Rome -> Prague) · (Vienna -> Bratislava) · (Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Lyon) | 1:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 47h30 | 12:30 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 3 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 17h05 | 6:10 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
4788 · 3843 | 3:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 19h00 | 10:20 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 17h40 | 10:45 AM Genève, Aéroport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 14h40 | 8:05 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 17h20 | 10:45 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 13h50 | 8:05 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 15h05 | 12:50 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 16h35 | 3:20 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Geneva
Buses from Rome to Geneva run on average 13 times per day, taking around 12h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $56 (€45) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest bus covers the 433 miles (697 km) distance in 13h 50m.
Distance 433 miles (697 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 (€45) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 13h 50m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Rome to GenevaYou can travel by bus between Rome to Geneva with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $56 (€45). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rome to Geneva
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Geneva by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Jet d'Eau, a large fountain on Lake Geneva shooting water 140 meters into the air
- St. Pierre Cathedral, a historic church known for its archaeological site and panoramic views from the tower
- Parc des Bastions, a scenic park featuring the Reformation Wall and giant chess boards
- Palais des Nations, the European headquarters of the United Nations offering guided tours
- Patek Philippe Museum, showcasing a vast collection of timepieces and horological artifacts.
- Explore the charming Old Town, with its narrow streets and historical buildings
- Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Geneva for stunning views of the city and surrounding Alps
- Visit the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum to learn about humanitarian efforts
- Discover the vibrant Carouge district, known for its bohemian atmosphere and artisan shops
- Relax at Bains des Pâquis, a popular lakeside spot for swimming and sunbathing.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Rome to Geneva
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Petit Chalet (0.5 km)
- Restaurant Les Armures (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 5, 10, 19, 25 Train: L1, L2 Tram: 12, 14
- 06:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Montreux Jazz Café (in the station)
- La Cuisine (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 10, 23, 28, 57, Y Train: IC, IR, RE
- 06:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Swiss Bakery (in the station)
- Italian Bistro (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 25, 61 Train: L1, L2
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