What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Velenje?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Velenje is to bus via Chambéry which costs €65 - €130 and takes 17h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Velenje?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Velenje is to fly and bus which takes 5h 53m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Velenje?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Velenje. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Velenje via Ljubljana AP. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Velenje?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Velenje. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Velenje via Zuerich Hb, Graz Hbf and Celje. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.

How far is it from Geneva to Velenje?

The distance between Geneva and Velenje is 753 km. The road distance is 856.1 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Velenje without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Velenje without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 39m and costs €190 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Velenje?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Geneva to Velenje, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Velenje bus from?

Geneva to Velenje bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Velenje train from?

Geneva to Velenje train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Velenje?

The best way to get from Geneva to Velenje is to bus which takes 17h 8m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €330 - €550 and takes 18h 32m.

Where does the Geneva to Velenje bus arrive?

Geneva to Velenje bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ljubljana bus station.

Where does the Geneva to Velenje train arrive?

Geneva to Velenje train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Velenje?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Velenje is 856 km. It takes approximately 8h 58m to drive from Geneva to Velenje.

Where can I stay near Velenje?

There are 523+ hotels available in Velenje.

Geneva to Velenje - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Geneva to Velenje by plane, bus, train, night train, shuttle, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Ljubljana, bus
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane GVA - LJU
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Velenjebus
5h 53m
€147–385
Bus via Chambéry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Chambéry - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Ljubljanabus
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Velenjebus
17h 51m
€68–125
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Venezia Mestretrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Venezia Mestre to Ljubljana Dolgi mostbus
4. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Velenjebus
13h 39m
€197–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Ljubljana bus stationbus FlixBus N953
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Velenjebus Pr A18 0327 17 / ...
17h 8m
€84–128
Train, night train, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to St. Gallentrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from St. Gallen(Ch) to Ljubljananighttrain En
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Velenjebus
16h 42m
€328–502
Fly to Graz Airport, bus
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane GVA - GRZ
2. Take the bus from Graz Airport to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajabus
3. Take the bus from Maribor AP to Velenjebus
6h 19m
€225–586
Fly to Klagenfurt Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)plane GVA - KLU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt Flughafen to Ljubljanashuttle
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Velenjebus
7h 57m
€240–669
Fly to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG)plane GVA - ZAG
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb Airport to Ljubljanashuttle
3. Take the bus from Ljubljana AP to Velenjebus
8h 28m
€130–596
Fly to Vienna International Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen Wien to Maribor, Avtobusna Postajashuttle
3. Take the bus from Maribor AP to Velenjebus
7h 3m
€138–305
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Graz Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Celjetrain 575 / ...
18h 32m
€339–538
Drive 856.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Velenjecar 856.1 km
8h 58m
€154–223

Geneva to Velenje by bus and foot

5Weekly Services

17h 8mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Geneva to Velenje.

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Distance: 752.7 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Velenje, Slovenia?

You can take a bus from Geneva to Velenje via Ljubljana bus station and Ljubljana AP in around 17h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Velenje via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Graz Hbf, and Celje in around 18h 32m.

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