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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 €31. 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 €31, and a flight costs an average of €56.

Distance: 278 miles (448 km)

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€112

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€57

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€164

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6h 30m

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5h 33m

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2h 33m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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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.

FlixBus
09:55PM8h10
Bologna
06:05AMGeneva
$601One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
09:55PM8h10
Bologna
06:05AMGeneva
$601One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:55PM8h10
Bologna
06:05AMGeneva
$601One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
03:55PM10h50
Bologna
02:45AMGeneva
$701One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
11:00AM9h00
Bologna
08:00PMGeneva
$711One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
06:55PM13h25
Bologna
08:20AMGeneva
$751One-way
0 transfers

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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 travel options to Geneva from Bologna. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Geneva from Bologna is a bus with an average price of $27 (€24).

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

A bus is $54 (€49) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $81 (€73) from Bologna to Geneva.

A bus is $33 (€30) less than a train with an average ticket price of $60 (€54) from Bologna to Geneva.

The quickest way to travel between Bologna and Geneva is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Geneva by bus takes 8 h 15 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 6 h 29 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 277 miles (447 km) from Bologna to Geneva.

The average frequency per day from Bologna to Geneva is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Geneva from Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bologna to Geneva:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bologna to Geneva:

    • You can go to Geneva from Bologna by bus with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus or Sellitto. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $27 (€24) with FlixBus from Bologna to Geneva on Omio.
    • You can travel between Bologna and Geneva by flight with LAER, Air France, SWISS, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti or Vueling Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $81 (€73) with Vueling Airlines from Bologna to Geneva.
    • You can travel between Bologna and Geneva by train with Trenitalia or Frecciarossa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $60 (€54) with Trenitalia from Bologna to Geneva.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Bologna to Geneva with the following travel companies:

    • You can find 1 direct bus per day to Geneva with FlixBus or Sellitto.

    Direct services to Geneva tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Looking to extend your trip from Bologna to Geneva? Many Omio customers who go from Bologna to Geneva usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon or Zurich. If you're looking to explore Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon or Zurich from Geneva, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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