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 $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 $45, and a train costs an average of $129.

Distance: 300 miles (484 km)

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Driving

$185

Average price

$71

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$185

Average price

$286

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(fuel + tolls)

8h 25m

Average total duration

7h 55m

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30m

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11h 27m

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10h 57m

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5h 32m

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2h 32m

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6h 48m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $71 (€58).

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

A bus is $115 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Geneva costing on average $185 (€153).

A bus is $115 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Geneva costing on average $185 (€153).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 55m.

Bus takes on average 10h 57m.

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

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from Florence to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 AM10h15
    Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    3:20 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $721One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 AM10h15
    Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    3:20 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $721One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Helvetic AirwaysLX1679+SwissLX2806
    10:45 AM3h10
    Florence Peretola Airport
    1:55 PMGeneva International Airport
    $7451One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 AM10h35
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    3:20 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $721One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 PM9h45
    Florence, Guidoni Tram T2
    8:05 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $811One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 PM10h10
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    8:05 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $811One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6028 · VY6200
    9:55 PM11h15
    Florence Peretola Airport
    9:10 AMGeneva International Airport
    $1881One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6006 · VY6200
    7:20 PM13h50
    Florence Peretola Airport
    9:10 AMGeneva International Airport
    $2261One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale 4099 · Regionale 20455+easyJetU21414
    6:35 AM11h35
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    6:10 PMGeneva International Airport
    $2291One-way
    2 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 $71 (€58).

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

A bus is $115 (€95) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Geneva costing on average $185 (€153).

A bus is $115 (€95) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Geneva costing on average $185 (€153).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 55m.

Bus takes on average 10h 57m.

The distance from Florence to Geneva is approximately 300 miles (484 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Geneva is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 14 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, Gruppo Di Maio, Sellitto to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with ITA, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Volotea, KLM Cityhopper to go to Geneva by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Florence to Geneva:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, 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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