How to travel from Geneva to Chaves

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Compare bus and flight for Geneva to Chaves

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Chaves among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $214 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.2 - 3.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $214, while a flight costs an average of $618.

Distance: 742 miles (1195 km)

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$214

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Cheapest

$618

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$534

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(fuel + tolls)

25h 14m

Average total duration

24h 44m

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5h 53m

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3h 53m

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14h 57m

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1.2 - 3.0kg

CO2 emissions

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3.6 - 7.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Chaves is a bus with an average price of $214.

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

A bus is $404 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Chaves costing on average $618.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Chaves is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 53m.

Other travel options to Chaves take longer:

Bus takes on average 25h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Geneva and Chaves including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Chaves among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $214 compared to roughly $534 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $320. The journey takes 24h 44m versus 14h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Geneva to Chaves

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

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

  • FlixBus
    3:30 PM44h55
    Geneva
    12:25 PMChaves
    $1541One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    3:30 PM44h55
    Geneva
    12:25 PMChaves
    $1541One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    3:30 PM44h55
    Geneva
    12:25 PMChaves
    $1541One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Chaves

Travel to Chaves 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 Geneva to Chaves.

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There are 2 options to travel between Geneva and Chaves including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Chaves is a bus with an average price of $214.

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

A bus is $404 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Chaves costing on average $618.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Chaves is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 53m.

Other travel options to Chaves take longer:

Bus takes on average 25h 14m.

The distance from Geneva to Chaves is approximately 742 miles (1195 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Chaves is:
  • Around 118 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Chaves as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Chaves:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Chaves, Avd. Santo Amaro.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Chaves, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BA Euroflyer, Air Europa, Swiss, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Air Baltic, British Airways, TAP Portugal, easyJet, Iberia to go to Chaves by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Chaves by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Chaves with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct flights per day with Swiss, Transavia France, TAP Portugal, easyJet.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Chaves often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Lisbon, Vila Nova Da Telha, Verin, Braga. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chaves and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Chaves to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Chaves, you can relax at the Termas de Chaves, renowned for their therapeutic thermal baths, and stroll through the serene Jardim Público de Chaves. Explore local cuisine at traditional Portuguese restaurants and attend cultural events at Forte de São Francisco. Enjoy a scenic walk along the Tâmega River. Key sights include Chaves Castle, the Roman Bridge of Chaves, the Gothic-style Igreja de Santa Maria Maior, Forte de São Francisco, and the Museum of Flaviense Region.
Two to three days in Chaves are ideal to explore its Roman heritage, thermal baths, and charming historic center.

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