- Must visit
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
$22
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 38 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Valence to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valence to Geneva will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 8 buses that leave Valence for Geneva on Tue, Aug 04, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 171 km distance in an average of 4 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 4 h 55 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.
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FlixBusBuses from Valence to Geneva run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 106 miles (171 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 106 miles (171 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 10:40 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 3 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Valence to Geneva buses for today, Monday, August 3. 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 | 7:50 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 5h30 | 1:20 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 4h55 | 5:50 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Valence, Gare Routière | 5h00 | 3:25 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
5866 · 3817 | 12:55 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 5h00 | 5:55 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
50793 | 3:10 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 4h35 | 7:45 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 4h55 | 9:25 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:15 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 4h30 | 10:45 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
3177 | 6:30 PM Valence, Gare Routière | 4h15 | 10:45 PM Genève, Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valence 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.

Most Valence to Geneva buses use the Valence, Gare Routière to Geneve, Place Dorcière station pair, with some services arriving at Genève, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Valence 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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