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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Florence to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $462.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$74 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $462 Average price | $284 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 46m Average total duration 11h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Florence to Geneva
Compare the available ways to get from Florence to Geneva, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Geneva:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Geneva costing on average $85 (€71).
A train is $388 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Geneva costing on average $462 (€388).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 26m.
Bus takes on average 11h 46m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€63) compared to roughly $284 (€239) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $210 (€177). The journey takes 6h 56m versus 6h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Geneva
How to get from Florence to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
11:15 PM 12h50 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo 12:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:15 PM 12h50 Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo 12:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière $71 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LX1675+
LX28082:45 PM 2h55 Florence Peretola Airport 5:40 PM Geneva International Airport $570 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus
10:55 PM 13h10 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 12:05 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière $71 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:25 AM 10h35 Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) 10:00 PM Geneve, Place Dorcière $106 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:20 PM 9h45 Florence, Guidoni Tram T2 8:05 AM Geneve, Place Dorcière $108 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AZ7194 · AZ3868
9:50 AM 3h05 Florence Peretola Airport 12:55 PM Geneva International Airport $228 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ7196 · AZ3870
2:45 PM 7h15 Florence Peretola Airport 10:00 PM Geneva International Airport $228 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ7198 · AZ3870
6:55 PM 3h05 Florence Peretola Airport 10:00 PM Geneva International Airport $265 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Geneva:
A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Florence to Geneva costing on average $85 (€71).
A train is $388 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Geneva costing on average $462 (€388).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 26m.
Bus takes on average 11h 46m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Air Dolomiti, ITA, Helvetic Airways, Vueling, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Air Baltic, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Volotea, Air Corsica, CitizenPlane to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity to go to Geneva by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Volotea, CitizenPlane.
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