How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to Geneva?

The cheapest bus tickets from Madrid to Geneva start at R 722. The average price for this route is around R 2 069. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Madrid to Geneva?

The average bus journey time from Madrid to Geneva is 22h 35m, covering a distance of 1011 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 16h 45m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Madrid to Geneva route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from BlaBlaCar Bus , FlixBus , ALSA , KLR Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madrid to Geneva?

The earliest bus departs from Madrid to Geneva at 00:14. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madrid to Geneva?

A bus trip from Madrid to Geneva produces an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Madrid to Geneva?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61073 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Geneva?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company KLR Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Madrid to Geneva?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madrid to Geneva?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is KLR Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Madrid to Geneva from R 741 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Madrid to Geneva on 18 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:30	Estación Sur	21h 15m	17:45	Gare routière de Genève	No tags
Bus	20:30	Estación Sur	21h 15m	17:45	Gare routière de Genève	No tags
Bus	06:30	Estación Sur	23h	05:30	Gare routière de Genève	No tags
Bus	20:30	Estación Sur	21h	17:30	Geneva Airport (GVA) Arrivals	No tags
Bus	20:30	Estación Sur	19h 55m	16:25	Gare routière de Genève	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Madrid to Geneva

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Geneva. The journey takes about 14 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 679, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

14h 40mAverage duration

1023 kmDistance

43kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 722 - R 5 622	Average duration22h 35m	CO₂ emissions 25kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 1 679 - R 2 776	Average duration14h 40m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Madrid and Geneva?

Stops in Madrid

A
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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B
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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C
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
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F
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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Stops in Geneva

A
Genève Airport
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B
Gare Routière Place Dorcière
Place Dorcière 5, 1201 Saint-Gervais, Switzerland
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C
Stade de Geneve
Geneva,, Switzerland
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D
Saint Julien en Genevois - Suisse
Route de Saint-Julien 302, 1258 Perly-Certoux, Switzerland
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E
Gaillard - Suisse
Route Blanche 24, 1226 Thônex, Switzerland
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F
Genève Champel
Genève Champel, Gare, 1206 Genf, Switzerland
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Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 379 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/512 096 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

ALSA

4.5/561 174 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Based on 61174 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 736

ALSA Madrid Geneva recent customer reviews

In fact there were no one to tell people that this bus is going to this or that place and we had to aske every body until we find it and they speack only in spanish and we didnt know what they want or what how much time for break also break times ar so few and we could not eat or go to toillet and the bus is freezing all the time and if we can not tell any of the drivers coz they do not understand us nor we understand them. Also we arrived 2 hours later

Ansam A.

8 October 2019

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

WiFi4.6

CH bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Madrid to Geneva by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Madrid to Geneva?
The cheapest bus tickets from Madrid to Geneva start at R 722. The average price for this route is around R 2 069. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Madrid to Geneva?
The average bus journey time from Madrid to Geneva is 22h 35m, covering a distance of 1011 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 16h 45m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Madrid to Geneva route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, ALSA, KLR Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Madrid to Geneva?
The earliest bus departs from Madrid to Geneva at 00:14. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Madrid to Geneva?
A bus trip from Madrid to Geneva produces an estimated 25 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Madrid to Geneva?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61073 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Geneva?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company KLR Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Madrid to Geneva?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Madrid to Geneva?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is KLR Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

16/01

R 812

17/01

R 999

Today

R 924

19/01

No data

20/01

R 1 032

21/01

No data

22/01

R 2 091

23/01

R 741

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Geneva was searched and found on 23 Jan 2026 with a price of R 741

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to Geneva as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 741 to R 3 526 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Geneva based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 741, which is on 2026-01-23.