How to travel from Bologna to Geneva

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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 $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $84.

Distance: 278 miles (448 km)

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Flight

$134

Average price

$57

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$190

Average price

6h 26m

Average total duration

5h 56m

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30m

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13h 9m

Average total duration

12h 39m

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5h 33m

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2h 33m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.7kg

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from Bologna to Geneva

How to get from Bologna to Geneva by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bologna to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
01:05AM11h00
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
12:05PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$791One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
01:05AM11h00
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
12:05PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$791One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air BalticLX1669+SWISSLX2806
10:45AM3h00
Bologna Airport
01:45PMGeneva International Airport
$3751One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 758+TrenitaliaEuroCity 40
04:56AM7h35
Bologna Centrale
12:31PMGeneva station
$1711One-way
1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 606+TrenitaliaEuroCity 144
01:03PM8h28
Bologna Centrale
09:31PMGeneva station
$1711One-way
1 transfer
Italo9972+TrenitaliaEuroCity 42
10:11AM7h20
Bologna Centrale
05:31PMGeneva station
$1911One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:30AM9h40
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
07:10PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$991One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:50PM10h25
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
06:15AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:20PM10h25
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
04:45AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
$821One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ1318 · AZ576
04:15PM18h35
Bologna Airport
10:50AMGeneva International Airport
$2071One-way
1 transfer
ITAAZ1314 · AZ576
11:05AM23h45
Bologna Airport
10:50AMGeneva International Airport
$2071One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY6525 · VY6202
08:55AM9h20
Bologna Airport
06:15PMGeneva International Airport
$2551One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Geneva

Travel to Geneva easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Geneva.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Geneva:

A bus is $47 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Geneva costing on average $84 (€68).

A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Geneva costing on average $86 (€69).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 29m.

Bus takes on average 8h 10m.

The distance from Bologna to Geneva is approximately 278 miles (448 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Geneva is:
  • Around 43 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Geneva:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Frecciarossa to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with LAER, Air France, Air Baltic, SWISS, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Vueling Airlines to go to Geneva by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, Sellitto, Itabus to go to Geneva by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Geneva:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sellitto.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.
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