How to travel from Florence to Geneva

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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 $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 $42, and a flight costs an average of $44.

Distance: 300 miles (484 km)

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$169

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$64

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$173

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8h 24m

Average total duration

7h 54m

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30m

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10h 40m

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10h 10m

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5h 37m

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2h 37m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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from Florence to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4788 · 3843
    7:10 PM15h10
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    10:20 AMGenève, Gare Routière
    $801One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4788 · 3843
    7:10 PM15h10
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    10:20 AMGenève, Gare Routière
    $801One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1679+SwissLX2806
    10:45 AM3h10
    Florence Peretola Airport
    1:55 PMGeneva International Airport
    $4881One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 774 · InterCityNotte 758+TrenitaliaEuroCity 40
    2:03 AM10h28
    Florence Campo di Marte
    12:31 PMGeneva station
    $1961One-way
    2 transfers
  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9544+TrenitaliaEuroCity 46
    4:55 PM7h12
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    12:07 AMGeneva station
    $2221One-way
    1 transfer
  • IntercityIntercity 588+TrenitaliaEuroCity 46
    1:33 PM10h34
    Florence Rifredi
    12:07 AMGeneva station
    $2331One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 PM9h45
    Florence, Guidoni Tram T2
    8:05 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $941One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 PM10h10
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    8:05 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $941One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 AM10h15
    Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    3:20 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $1001One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4103 · Regionale 20493+easyJetU21414
    11:14 AM11h11
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    10:25 PMGeneva International Airport
    $1871One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 20485+easyJetU21414
    9:04 AM13h21
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    10:25 PMGeneva International Airport
    $1871One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale Veloce 4153 · Regionale 20475+easyJetU21414
    9:04 AM13h21
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    10:25 PMGeneva International Airport
    $1871One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence 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 Florence to Geneva.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $42 (€34).

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

A bus is $2 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Geneva costing on average $44 (€36).

A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Geneva costing on average $91 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 36m.

Bus takes on average 10h 0m.

The distance from Florence to Geneva is approximately 300 miles (484 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Geneva is:
  • Around 48 flights per day.
  • Around 13 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Geneva:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Sellitto to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, ITA, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Vueling Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Volotea, Brussels Airlines to go to Geneva by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Florence to Geneva:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Sellitto.
Omio customers who travel from Florence 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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