The cheapest and fastest buses from Venice to Geneva
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$144
Fastest journey
9 h 25 m
Average duration
10 h
Buses per day
14
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 $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 14 buses that leave Venice for Geneva on Sun, May 17, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 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, May 17 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM12h20Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$771One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM12h00Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:45 AM9h25Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)7:10 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1001One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 AM9h45Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti7:10 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1001One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 PM11h30Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)8:05 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:45 AM9h25Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)7:10 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1001One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 AM9h45Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti7:10 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1001One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:05 PM10h05Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1681One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 AM10h20Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)12:50 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1511One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:45 PM10h25Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1681One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Venice to Geneva
Omio 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 $32. 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 $32, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price | $125 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 $67 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Venice to Geneva costing on average $125 (€101).
A bus is $107 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Venice to Geneva costing on average $165 (€133).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 44m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
Venice to Geneva Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 39h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $173 |
Live departures
Venice to Geneva bus times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Geneva buses for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 AM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 10h20 | 12:50 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
94782 · 57202 | 4:00 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 14h20 | 6:20 AM Genève, Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Venezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti | 16h35 | 10:25 AM Genève, Aéroport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione) | 16h15 | 10:25 AM Genève, Aéroport | 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 | |
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Why should you book Venice to Geneva buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus or ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano to find the best option for your trip from Venice to Geneva.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus or ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano to find the best option for your trip from Venice to Geneva.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Venice to Geneva.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Venice to Geneva
Buses from Venice to Geneva run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€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 $32 (€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 |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 91 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano from Venice to GenevaYou can travel by bus between Venice to Geneva with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano for as low as $32 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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ACTV — Azienda del Consorzio Trasporti Veneziano
FAQs: Bus from Venice to Geneva
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.

- 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 Venice 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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