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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
€71
Average price
€123
Fastest journey
9 h 25 m
Average duration
10 h
Buses per day
10
Distance
486 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Venice to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Geneva will cost around €123 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €71.
Of the 10 buses that leave Venice for Geneva on Sun, Aug 16, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 16 the direct buses cover the 486 km distance in an average of 10 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 25 m .
On Sun, Aug 16 the slowest buses will take 10 h 25 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Venice to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €75.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€47 Average price Cheapest | €133 Average price | €101 Average price |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Venice to Geneva:
A bus is €54 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Geneva costing on average €101.
A bus is €86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Geneva costing on average €133.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €99 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 39h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €140 |
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Geneva buses for today, Saturday, August 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:25 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 9h45 | 7:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 9h25 | 7:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 18h15 | 9:05 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 17h55 | 9:05 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
4782 · 57202 | 4:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 14h00 | 6:00 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 11h15 | 4:15 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 10h25 | 6:10 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 10h05 | 6:10 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, August 16 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 AM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 11h50 | 12:50 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 10h20 | 12:50 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Venice to Geneva run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 301 miles (486 km) distance in 9h 30m.
Distance 301 miles (486 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 9h 30m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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 Venice to Geneva buses use the Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) to Geneve, Place Dorcière station pair, with some services arriving at Genève, Aéroport. Use this guide to compare Venice and Geneva bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) is 1 km from Venice city centre. Public transport options include:
Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover). ATMs are available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover).
Ticket office support is available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover).
Available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Venezia, Tronchetto (Piazzale People Mover): Ramps available for wheelchair access.
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, 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.
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.
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