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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 bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 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 $46, and a train costs an average of $132.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$190 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price | $292 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Geneva:
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Geneva costing on average $189 (€153).
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Geneva costing on average $190 (€153).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 10h 57m.
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.
4788 · 38437:10 PM15h10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)10:20 AMGenève, Gare Routière$641One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
4788 · 38437:10 PM15h10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)10:20 AMGenève, Gare Routière$641One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX1679+
LX280610:45 AM3h10Florence Peretola Airport1:55 PMGeneva International Airport$6601One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus5:05 AM10h15Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo3:20 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$681One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:45 AM10h35Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)3:20 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$681One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:10 PM12h05Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)4:15 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$741One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 4103 · Regionale 20493+
U2141411:14 AM11h11Florence Santa Maria Novella10:25 PMGeneva International Airport$1671One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale Veloce 4153 · Regionale 20477+
U214149:04 AM13h21Florence Santa Maria Novella10:25 PMGeneva International Airport$1671One-way3 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 20487+
U214149:04 AM13h21Florence Santa Maria Novella10:25 PMGeneva International Airport$1671One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Geneva:
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Geneva costing on average $189 (€153).
A bus is $117 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Geneva costing on average $190 (€153).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 10h 57m.
- Around 53 flights per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 4 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 Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with ITA, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Volotea, KLM Cityhopper to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gruppo Di Maio, Sellitto to go to Geneva by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Gruppo Di Maio, Sellitto.
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