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Compare train, bus, and flight for Genoa to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $568.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price | $568 Average price | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Genoa to Geneva:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Geneva costing on average $118 (€99).
A bus is $498 (€417) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Geneva costing on average $568 (€476).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€59) compared to roughly $208 (€174) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $138 (€115). The journey takes 8h 14m versus 4h 37m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Geneva
How to get from Genoa to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:10 AM6h55Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia12:05 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:10 AM6h55Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia12:05 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ1380 · AZ5766:50 AM3h50Genoa Airport10:40 AMGeneva International Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
Other options
4705 · 572026:10 PM11h50Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia6:00 AMGenève, Gare Routière$601One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus2:10 AM8h35Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia10:45 AMGenève, Aéroport$801One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM8h40Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia6:10 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière$801One-way1 transfer
- AZ1380+
AZ7186 · AZ38686:50 AM7h05Genoa Airport1:55 PMGeneva International Airport$3021One-way2 transfers 
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LH23881:15 PM7h00Genoa Airport8:15 PMGeneva International Airport$3181One-way1 transfer- AZ1384 · AZ574+AZ387011:20 AM10h35Genoa Airport9:55 PMGeneva International Airport$3571One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Geneva:
A bus is $48 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Geneva costing on average $118 (€99).
A bus is $498 (€417) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Geneva costing on average $568 (€476).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, DSB to go to Geneva by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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