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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bolzano to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 9h 44m. 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 $47, and a train costs an average of $90.
Distance: 247 miles (399 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$153 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $280 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 41m Average total duration 15h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 14m Average total duration Fastest 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Bolzano to Geneva:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolzano to Geneva costing on average $139 (€113).
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Geneva costing on average $153 (€124).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 44m.
Train takes on average 15h 11m.
Travel optionsfrom Bolzano to Geneva
How to get from Bolzano to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolzano to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM13h10Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$981One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM13h10Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$981One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EC74587:25 PM1h15Venice Marco Polo Airport8:40 PMGeneva International Airport$1641One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM12h30Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)4:15 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1001One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 AM11h35Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd)10:00 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$1201One-way1 transfer
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Regionale TRENORD 2626+
BUS EC1326:42 AM13h03Bolzano/Bozen7:45 PMGeneva station$1491One-way2 transfers
VY6401 · VY62029:15 AM6h45Venice Marco Polo Airport4:00 PMGeneva International Airport$1901One-way1 transfer
VY6405 · VY620010:35 PM10h35Venice Marco Polo Airport9:10 AMGeneva International Airport$1941One-way1 transfer
VY6407 · VY62005:30 PM15h40Venice Marco Polo Airport9:10 AMGeneva International Airport$1941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Geneva:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bolzano to Geneva costing on average $139 (€113).
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Geneva costing on average $153 (€124).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 44m.
Train takes on average 15h 11m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolzano and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolzano/Bozen and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
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