- Must visit
Patek Philippe Museum
Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
Cheapest price
$144
Average price
$150
Fastest journey
6 h 47 m
Average duration
7 h 16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
296 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Geneva will cost around $150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $144.
It's difficult to get from Genoa to Geneva without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3016+
EuroCity 40
Intercity 670+
EuroCity 44
Intercity 674+
EuroCity 46
Regionale Veloce 3016+
EuroCity 40
Intercity 670+
EuroCity 44
Intercity 674+
EuroCity 46Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$144 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $335 Average price | $214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration Fastest 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 52m Average total duration 14h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Genoa to Geneva:
A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Geneva costing on average $144 (€117).
A bus is $292 (€236) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Geneva costing on average $335 (€271).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Flight takes on average 14h 52m.
Tickets start at around $144 (€117) compared to roughly $214 (€173) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70 (€56). The journey takes 6h 28m versus 4h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Geneva trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3016+ EuroCity 40 | 5:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 6h47 | 12:31 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Genoa to Geneva run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 (€56) but you can travel from only $27 (€21) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 19:53. The fastest train covers the 183 miles (296 km) distance in 6h 11m.
Distance 183 miles (296 km) |
Average train duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€56) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 6h 11m |
First train 5:01 AM |
Last train 7:53 PM |
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Popular lakeside park known for the Flower Clock, promenades, and postcard views across the water.
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