How to travel from Nice to Geneva

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $89.

Distance: 181 miles (292 km)

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Driving

$135

Average price

$176

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$61

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Cheapest

$246

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 53m

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8h 24m

Average total duration

7h 54m

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30m

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7h 56m

Average total duration

7h 26m

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6h 5m

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0.9 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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FlixBus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $61 (€50).

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

A bus is $74 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Geneva costing on average $135 (€110).

A bus is $115 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Geneva costing on average $176 (€144).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 53m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 26m.

Train takes on average 7h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nice and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Nice to Geneva among Omio's users.

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from Nice to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:00 PM8h30
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    8:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:00 PM8h30
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    8:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $581One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU21394
    8:15 AM1h00
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    9:15 AMGeneva International Airport
    $1071One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ZOU!17478+SNCF | TGV INOUI5386+TER96518
    11:32 AM7h03
    Nice Saint-Augustin
    6:35 PMGeneva station
    $1921One-way
    2 transfers
  • ZOU!17478+SNCF | TGV INOUI5386+TER96518
    11:25 AM7h10
    Nice-Ville
    6:35 PMGeneva station
    $1931One-way
    2 transfers
  • ZOU!17476+SNCF | TGV INOUI5386+TER96518
    10:25 AM8h10
    Nice-Ville
    6:35 PMGeneva station
    $1931One-way
    2 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus4731 · 50847
    4:10 AM12h30
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    4:40 PMGenève, Gare Routière
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:35 PM11h40
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    4:15 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $731One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:35 PM11h00
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    8:35 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU21402
    9:55 PM1h05
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    11:00 PMGeneva International Airport
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU21404
    11:35 AM1h00
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    12:35 PMGeneva International Airport
    $1681One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU21396
    1:15 PM1h00
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    2:15 PMGeneva International Airport
    $1711One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Nice to Geneva

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Nice to Geneva, 62,22% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Nice to Geneva, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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FAQs: Travel from Nice to Geneva

Travel to Geneva 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 Nice to Geneva.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $61 (€50).

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

A bus is $74 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Geneva costing on average $135 (€110).

A bus is $115 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Geneva costing on average $176 (€144).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 53m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 26m.

Train takes on average 7h 54m.

The distance from Nice to Geneva is approximately 181 miles (292 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Geneva is:
  • Around 37 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Geneva by flight.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, ZOU!, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Geneva by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nice to Geneva with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with easyJet, Swiss.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Nice to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.
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