- 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
$81
Average price
$118
Fastest journey
14 h 35 m
Average duration
17 h 24 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
803 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Geneva will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.
Of the 9 buses that leave Vienna for Geneva on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 803 km distance in an average of 17 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 35 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 19 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, and a flight costs an average of $157.
Distance: 498 miles (803 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$92 Average price Cheapest | $236 Average price | $302 Average price | $282 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 39m Average total duration 15h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Vienna to Geneva:
A bus is $144 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Geneva costing on average $236 (€193).
A bus is $210 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Geneva costing on average $302 (€248).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 58m.
Bus takes on average 15h 9m.
Tickets start at around $92 (€75) compared to roughly $282 (€231) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $189 (€155). The journey takes 15h 9m versus 10h 19m 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.
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 12:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 26h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $116 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 27h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 15h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 38h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $148 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 34h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $131 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Geneva buses for today, Friday, June 19. 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 | 9:25 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 20h45 | 6:10 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 16h45 | 6:40 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 18h15 | 8:50 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 14h35 | 1:50 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 19h50 | 7:05 PM Genève, Aéroport | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 19h25 | 7:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 18h00 | 7:10 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Vienna to Geneva run on average 10 times per day, taking around 15h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $57 (€47) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 498 miles (803 km) distance in 14h 35m.
Distance 498 miles (803 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $57 (€47) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 35m |
First bus 12:03 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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