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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 32m. 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 $38, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$148 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
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 Bologna to Geneva:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Geneva costing on average $148 (€122).
A bus is $134 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Geneva costing on average $197 (€162).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 10h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Geneva
How to get from Bologna to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
94742 · 572023:40 PM14h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:00 AMGenève, Gare Routière$501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 94742 · 572023:40 PM14h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:00 AMGenève, Gare Routière$501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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LH22501:30 PM3h35Bologna Airport5:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3611One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM10h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:15 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$751One-way1 transfer
- 94742 · 31543:40 PM14h45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:25 AMGenève, Gare Routière$801One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 PM9h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$811One-way1 transfer
AZ1312 · AZ5766:30 AM4h10Bologna Airport10:40 AMGeneva International Airport$1861One-way1 transfer
AF1229 · AF10429:55 AM9h55Bologna Airport7:50 PMGeneva International Airport$2411One-way1 transfer- AF1229 · AF12429:55 AM12h20Bologna Airport10:15 PMGeneva International Airport$2411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Geneva:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Geneva costing on average $148 (€122).
A bus is $134 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Geneva costing on average $197 (€162).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 51m.
Bus takes on average 10h 50m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Italo to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air France, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa, Vueling to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Sellitto to go to Geneva by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sellitto.
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