Cheap Bus, Train, and Shuttle Tickets in Switzerland

Bus travel in Switzerland is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was $65. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighboring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Switzerland:
Geneva ↔ Lyon (average: $17)
Geneva ↔ Paris (average: $48)
Zürich ↔ Paris (average: $64)

While you can choose between different transports, Buses, Trains, and Shuttles are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Switzerland:
- Train: 326 routes
- Bus: 27 routes
- Shuttle: 13 routes
- Carpool: 2 routes

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

When buying Bus or Train tickets in Switzerland with Busbud we accept the following payment methods:
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF) is the main currency.

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Geneva to Lyon
Travel time: 2h 35m
Ticket prices: From $17
Frequency: 25 departures daily
Recommended operators: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, ALSA, Union Ivkoni, Alpybus, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail, Sindbad, KLR Bus

The buses connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Geneva ↔ Lyon, France
Geneva ↔ Paris, France
Zürich ↔ Paris, France
Basel ↔ Paris, France
The trains connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Geneva ↔ Milano, Italy
Zürich ↔ Munich, Germany
Basel ↔ Milano, Italy

You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Genève Airport, Zürich Airport, Basel Euro Airport