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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 on Sep 07
$113
Average ticket price on Sep 07
$129
Fastest journey on Sep 07
7 h 54 m
Average journey duration on Sep 07
8 h 23 m
Trains on Sep 07
26
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $113.
It's difficult to get from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva without transferring at least 3 times.
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17476Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $140.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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$140 Average price | $89 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration 9h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva:
A bus is $38 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva costing on average $89.
A bus is $90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva costing on average $140.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
Bus takes on average 9h 34m.
Tickets start at around $140 compared to roughly $254 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $114. The journey takes 7h 2m versus 6h 2m 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 Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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881210 · 17476+ 9752+ 96518 | 8:06 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 10h34 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
881210 · 17474+ 9752+ 96518 | 8:06 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 10h34 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
881210+ 6866+ 96530 | 8:06 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 14h34 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
86014+ 6866+ 96530 | 8:15 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 14h25 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
86014+ 96518+ 17474+ 9752 | 8:15 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 10h25 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
86014+ 96518+ 17476+ 9752 | 8:15 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 10h25 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
881114+ 6866+ 96530 | 8:35 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 14h05 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
881114 · 17476+ 9752+ 96518 | 8:35 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 10h05 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
86016+ 6866+ 96530 | 8:46 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 13h54 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
86016+ 96518+ 9752+ 17476 | 8:46 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 9h54 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
86016+ 96518+ 17474+ 9752 | 8:46 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 9h54 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
881214 · 17476+ 9752+ 96518 | 9:04 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 9h36 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
881214+ 6866+ 96530 | 9:04 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 13h36 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
86018+ 6866+ 96530 | 9:15 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 13h25 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
86018+ 96518+ 9752+ 17476 | 9:15 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 9h25 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
881118+ 6866+ 96530 | 9:35 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 13h05 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
86022+ 6866+ 96530 | 9:44 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 12h56 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
86022+ 96518+ 17476+ 9752 | 9:44 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 8h56 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
881218+ 6866+ 96530 | 10:04 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 12h36 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
881218 · 17478+ 5386+ 96518 | 10:04 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 8h36 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
86024+ 6866+ 96530 | 10:16 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 12h24 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
86024+ 5386+ 96518+ 17478 | 10:16 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 8h24 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
881122+ 6866+ 96530 | 10:33 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 12h07 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
881122 · 17478+ 5386+ 96518 | 10:33 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 8h07 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
86026+ 6866+ 96530 | 10:46 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 11h54 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
86026+ 5386+ 96518+ 17478 | 10:46 AM Monaco-Monte Carlo | 7h54 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $90 but you can travel from only $35 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 181 miles (292 km) distance in 7h 34m.
Distance 181 miles (292 km) |
Average train duration 7h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $90 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 34m |
First train 5:01 AM |
Last train 6:40 PM |
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Most Monaco - Monte-Carlo to Geneva trains use the Cap-d'Ail to Genève station pair. Use this guide to compare Monaco - Monte-Carlo and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
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