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Compare bus and flight for Athens to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Athens to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $245 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $245, while a flight costs an average of $619.
Distance: 1061 miles (1709 km)
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$619 Average price | $245 Average price Cheapest | $815 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 17m Average total duration Fastest 5h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 49h 14m Average total duration 48h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Athens to Geneva
Compare the available ways to get from Athens to Geneva, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Geneva:
A bus is $374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Geneva costing on average $619.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 49h 14m.
You'll arrive about 18h 52m sooner (5h 17m by flight vs 24h 9m by car) and save roughly $197 compared to fuel and tolls ($619 vs $815). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Athens to Geneva
How to get from Athens to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Geneva is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
PC1192 · PC9559:00 AM 8h20 Athens International Airport 4:20 PM Geneva International Airport $163 1 One-way 1 transfer
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PC1192 · PC9559:00 AM 8h20 Athens International Airport 4:20 PM Geneva International Airport $163 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
A38563:30 PM 2h50 Athens International Airport 5:20 PM Geneva International Airport $478 1 One-way 0 transfers
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U214728:30 PM 3h00 Athens International Airport 10:30 PM Geneva International Airport $219 1 One-way 0 transfers
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LH42666:40 AM 6h35 Athens International Airport 12:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $222 1 One-way 1 transfer
KL1956 · KL19295:25 PM 15h55 Athens International Airport 8:20 AM Geneva International Airport $246 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Geneva:
A bus is $374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Geneva costing on average $619.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 49h 14m.
- Around 130 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Geneva as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Travel with Turkish Airlines, Air France, KLM, British Airways, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Iberia, ITA, Swiss, Vueling, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, TAP Portugal, Volotea, easyJet, Pegasus, CitizenPlane, Transavia France, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Avion Express Malta to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with Aegean Airlines, Swiss, Volotea, easyJet, CitizenPlane, Transavia France.
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