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Compare train and bus for Thonon-les-Bains to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Thonon-les-Bains to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a bus costs an average of €24.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€24 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Compare ways to travel from Thonon-les-Bains to Geneva
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Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€17. The journey takes 2h 20m versus 49m 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 Thonon-les-Bains to Geneva
How to get from Thonon-les-Bains to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Thonon-les-Bains to Geneva is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
TER L1 23378 | 233788:00 AM 0h58 Thonon-les-Bains station 8:58 AM Geneva station €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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TER L1 23378 | 233788:00 AM 0h58 Thonon-les-Bains station 8:58 AM Geneva station €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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TER L1 23378 | 233788:00 AM 0h58 Thonon-les-Bains station 8:58 AM Geneva station €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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TER 884558 | 884558 · R L3 23479 | 234798:30 AM 0h58 Thonon-les-Bains station 9:28 AM Geneva station €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
TER 884574 | 884574 · R L3 23487 | 234874:30 PM 0h58 Thonon-les-Bains station 5:28 PM Geneva station €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
TER L1 23382 | 233825:00 PM 0h58 Thonon-les-Bains station 5:58 PM Geneva station €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
B 411002 | 411002 · RE 33 18469 | 1846910:17 AM 1h19 Thonon-les-Bains station 11:36 AM Geneva station €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
B 34504 | 34504 · R L4 23143 | 2314311:04 AM 1h24 Thonon-les-Bains station 12:28 PM Geneva station €17 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Thonon-les-Bains and Geneva as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Thonon-les-Bains, Bd du Canal (Bus Visiteurs) and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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