Zurich to Geneva train with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Geneva

Showing times and prices for 30 Jun

Cheapest price

67S$

Average price

85S$

Fastest journey

2 h 51 m

Average duration

2 h 51 m

Trains per day

142

Distance

224 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Geneva will cost around 85S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 67S$.

Fast trains

Of the 142 trains that leave Zurich for Geneva every day 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 224 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • SBBRE 48 4939 | 4939 · IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488
    9:48 PM3h34
    Zürich Oerlikon
    1:22 AMGeneva station
    67 S$1One-way
    2 changes
  • SBBIC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440
    8:32 PM3h21
    Zurich HB
    11:53 PMGeneva station
    68 S$1One-way
    1 change
  • SBBIC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488
    10:04 PM3h18
    Zurich HB
    1:22 AMGeneva station
    68 S$1One-way
    1 change
  • SBBIR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 1738
    9:29 PM3h10
    Zurich HB
    12:39 AMGeneva station
    68 S$1One-way
    2 changes
  • SBBIC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440
    8:15 PM3h38
    Zürich Oerlikon
    11:53 PMGeneva station
    68 S$1One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Zurich to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 19S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 19S$, and a flight costs an average of 281S$.

Distance: 224 km

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Coach
Flight

85S$

Average Price

19S$

Average Price

Cheapest

423S$

Average Price

5h 17m

Average total duration

4h 47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 38m

Average total duration

3h 8m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 20m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

SBB

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Live departures

Zurich to Geneva train times

The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Geneva trains for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SBBIC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 18263:04 PM Zurich HB
2h51
5:55 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 724 | 7243:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h23
6:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18557 | 18557 · IC 1 724 | 7243:16 PM Zurich Altstetten
3h22
6:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 9 18957 | 18957 · IC 1 724 | 7243:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h22
6:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 724 | 7243:32 PM Zurich HB
3h06
6:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4927 | 4927 · IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 18283:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h07
6:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIR 35 2374 | 2374 · IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 18283:59 PM Zurich Altstetten
2h56
6:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 18284:04 PM Zurich HB
2h51
6:55 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 726 | 7264:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h23
7:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18561 | 18561 · IC 1 726 | 7264:16 PM Zurich Altstetten
3h22
7:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 9 18961 | 18961 · IC 1 726 | 7264:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h22
7:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 726 | 7264:32 PM Zurich HB
3h06
7:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 18304:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h07
7:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIR 35 2376 | 2376 · IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 18304:59 PM Zurich Altstetten
2h56
7:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 18305:04 PM Zurich HB
2h51
7:55 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 728 | 7285:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h23
8:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18965 | 18965 · IC 1 728 | 7285:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h22
8:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBRE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1832 | 18325:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h07
8:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 1 730 | 7306:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h23
9:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBIC 1 730 | 730 · IR 95 1732 | 17326:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h20
9:35 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 9 18969 | 18969 · IC 1 730 | 7306:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h22
9:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 9 18969 | 18969 · IC 1 730 | 730 · IR 95 1732 | 17326:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h19
9:35 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBRE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 5 534 | 534 · RE 33 18482 | 184826:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h37
10:25 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 17347:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h27
10:42 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 9 18973 | 18973 · IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 17347:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h26
10:42 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBRE 48 4935 | 4935 · IC 5 536 | 536 · RE 33 18484 | 184847:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h39
11:27 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 184408:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h38
11:53 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 9 18977 | 18977 · IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 184408:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h37
11:53 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBS 9 18977 | 18977 · IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IR 95 1736 | 17368:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h24
11:40 PM Geneva station3 changes
SBBRE 48 4937 | 4937 · IC 5 538 | 538 · RE 33 18486 | 184868:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h36
12:24 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBRE 48 4937 | 4937 · IC 5 538 | 538 · EC 46 | 468:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h19
12:07 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBS 9 18981 | 18981 · IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 17389:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h23
12:39 AM Geneva station3 changes
SBBRE 48 4939 | 4939 · IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 184889:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h34
1:22 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · R 91 6142 | 6142 · IR 95 1702 | 170210:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
8h36
6:51 AM Geneva station4 changes
SBBIC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · IR 1804 | 180410:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
8h40
6:55 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBS 9 18985 | 18985 · IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · R 91 6142 | 614210:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
8h35
6:51 AM Geneva station5 changes
SBBS 9 18987 | 18987 · IC 5 542 | 542 · IC 5 504 | 504 · IR 1804 | 180410:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon
8h09
6:55 AM Geneva station3 changes
SBBS 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 250411:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon
7h19
7:05 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBS 6 18691 | 18691 · IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 50611:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon
8h04
7:55 AM Geneva station4 changes
Tuesday, 30 June
SBBIC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 250412:02 AM Zurich HB
7h03
7:05 AM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 11 19192 | 19192 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IR 15 2506 | 250612:05 AM Zurich Altstetten
8h02
8:07 AM Geneva station3 changes
SBBIR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 · IR 90 1806 | 180612:08 AM Zurich HB
7h47
7:55 AM Geneva station3 changes
SBBS 11 19116 | 19116 · IC 1 704 | 704 · IR 95 1706 | 17065:05 AM Zurich Altstetten
3h30
8:35 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBS 11 19116 | 19116 · IC 1 704 | 7045:05 AM Zurich Altstetten
3h33
8:38 AM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704 · IR 95 1706 | 17065:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h28
8:35 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBS 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 7045:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h31
8:38 AM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 704 | 704 · IR 95 1706 | 17065:19 AM Zurich HB
3h16
8:35 AM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 704 | 7045:19 AM Zurich HB
3h19
8:38 AM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 18085:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h09
8:55 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIR 35 2354 | 2354 · IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 18085:59 AM Zurich Altstetten
2h56
8:55 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 18086:04 AM Zurich HB
2h51
8:55 AM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 706 | 7066:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h23
9:38 AM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 1 706 | 7066:16 AM Zurich Altstetten
3h22
9:38 AM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 7066:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h22
9:38 AM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 706 | 7066:32 AM Zurich HB
3h06
9:38 AM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 18106:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h07
9:55 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIR 35 2356 | 2356 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 18106:59 AM Zurich Altstetten
2h56
9:55 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 18107:04 AM Zurich HB
2h51
9:55 AM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 708 | 7087:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h23
10:38 AM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18925 | 18925 · IC 1 708 | 7087:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h22
10:38 AM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 1 708 | 7087:16 AM Zurich Altstetten
3h22
10:38 AM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 708 | 7087:32 AM Zurich HB
3h06
10:38 AM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 18127:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h07
10:55 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIR 35 2358 | 2358 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 18127:59 AM Zurich Altstetten
2h56
10:55 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 18128:04 AM Zurich HB
2h51
10:55 AM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 710 | 7108:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h23
11:38 AM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 7108:16 AM Zurich Altstetten
3h22
11:38 AM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 7108:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h22
11:38 AM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 710 | 7108:32 AM Zurich HB
3h06
11:38 AM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 18148:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h07
11:55 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 18148:59 AM Zurich Altstetten
2h56
11:55 AM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 18149:04 AM Zurich HB
2h51
11:55 AM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 712 | 7129:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h23
12:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 7129:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h22
12:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 7129:16 AM Zurich Altstetten
3h22
12:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 712 | 7129:32 AM Zurich HB
3h06
12:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 18169:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h07
12:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 18169:59 AM Zurich Altstetten
2h56
12:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 181610:04 AM Zurich HB
2h51
12:55 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 714 | 71410:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h23
1:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 1 714 | 71410:16 AM Zurich Altstetten
3h22
1:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 71410:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h22
1:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 714 | 71410:32 AM Zurich HB
3h06
1:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 181810:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h07
1:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 181810:59 AM Zurich Altstetten
2h56
1:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 181811:04 AM Zurich HB
2h51
1:55 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 716 | 71611:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h23
2:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18541 | 18541 · IC 1 716 | 71611:16 AM Zurich Altstetten
3h22
2:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 1 716 | 71611:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h22
2:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 716 | 71611:32 AM Zurich HB
3h06
2:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 182011:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon
3h07
2:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIR 35 2366 | 2366 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 182011:59 AM Zurich Altstetten
2h56
2:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 182012:04 PM Zurich HB
2h51
2:55 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 718 | 71812:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h23
3:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBS 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 71812:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h22
3:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 5 18545 | 18545 · IC 1 718 | 71812:16 PM Zurich Altstetten
3h22
3:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 718 | 71812:32 PM Zurich HB
3h06
3:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 182212:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h07
3:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 182212:59 PM Zurich Altstetten
2h56
3:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 18221:04 PM Zurich HB
2h51
3:55 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 720 | 7201:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h23
4:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18549 | 18549 · IC 1 720 | 7201:16 PM Zurich Altstetten
3h22
4:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 9 18949 | 18949 · IC 1 720 | 7201:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h22
4:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 720 | 7201:32 PM Zurich HB
3h06
4:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 18241:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h07
4:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIR 35 2370 | 2370 · IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 18241:59 PM Zurich Altstetten
2h56
4:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 18242:04 PM Zurich HB
2h51
4:55 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 722 | 7222:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h23
5:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBS 5 18553 | 18553 · IC 1 722 | 7222:16 PM Zurich Altstetten
3h22
5:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBS 9 18953 | 18953 · IC 1 722 | 7222:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h22
5:38 PM Geneva station1 change
SBBIC 1 722 | 7222:32 PM Zurich HB
3h06
5:38 PM Geneva station0 changesdirect
SBBRE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 18262:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon
3h07
5:55 PM Geneva station2 changes
SBBIR 35 2372 | 2372 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 18262:59 PM Zurich Altstetten
2h56
5:55 PM Geneva station2 changes

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Overview: Train from Zurich to Geneva

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Trains from Zurich to Geneva run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 64S$ but you can travel from only 19S$ by coach.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 2h 51m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from 19S$
Distance
224 km
Average train duration
4h 47m
Cheapest ticket price
64S$
Trains per day
25
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
2h 51m
First train
12:02 AM
Last train
11:57 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from 19S$

Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Geneva trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Geneva from 19S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About
SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 51m
Cheapest Price
64S$
SBB frequency
21 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

SNCF | TGV Lyria

About
TGV Lyria is a high-speed train service connecting France and Switzerland, a joint venture between SNCF (French National Railway Company) and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways). These trains operate daily, offering up to 17 return journeys between the two countries. Key destinations include Paris, Dijon, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, and Basel, with seasonal services to Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, and Avignon. TGV Lyria offers three travel classes: Standard, Première, and Première Signature, each with varying levels of comfort and services like Wi-Fi and catering options.
Luggage & cancellation policy
SNCF | TGV Lyria frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 2 pieces of luggage per person
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, between seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals, at-seat service in First Class, Café-bar for snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional, additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

SNCF | TGV INOUI

About
SNCF's TGV INOUI is a premium high-speed train service operating across France and to other European cities. Launched in 2017, it aims to provide an enhanced travel experience with greater comfort, connectivity, and services compared to traditional TGV services. TGV INOUI trains offer features like adjustable seats, electrical outlets, fold-down tables, and dedicated luggage spaces. Passengers can enjoy onboard Wi-Fi and access to the TGV INOUI portal for entertainment and journey information. The service also includes a \Bistro TGV INOUI\" for dining, with options for online ordering. SNCF is also introducing a new generation of TGV INOUI trains from 2026, which will be more modular, energy-efficient, and 97% recyclable."
Luggage & cancellation policy
SNCF | TGV INOUI frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 hand luggage + 2 pieces of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, between seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund conditions depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car (not all trains), at-seat service in 1st class, snack bar/cafe
Seat reservation
Second class: Optional, additional fee. First class: Included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers: Free. Large dogs: Paid ticket required. Guide dogs: Free
Quiet zone

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 51m
Cheapest Price
140S$
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Zurich to Geneva train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Geneva by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Geneva can start from as little as 64S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Zurich to Geneva is 85S$; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Zurich to Geneva is 2h 51m to travel the 224 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Zurich to Geneva leaves at 12:02 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Zurich to Geneva leaves at 11:57 pm.
Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day from Zurich to Geneva with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Zurich to Geneva, you can count on SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) for the best way to get you to Geneva. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Zurich and Geneva and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Geneva from Zurich is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 51m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Zurich to Geneva is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Geneva including taking a coach, train and flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Geneva

Zurich
Geneva
The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Geneva.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
  • Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
  • Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
Public transport options for Zürich HB
  • Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
Zürich OerlikonWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse
Dining
Dining
  • Negishi Sushi Bar
  • Le Muh
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Courtyard Zurich North
  • Swissotel Zurich
  • Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 72 places, 60 places
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
  • Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
Public transport options for Zürich Oerlikon
  • Tram: Line 10, Line 11
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
Zürich AltstettenWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
5
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Markthalle
  • Restaurant LaSalle
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators
WC
WC
  • CHF 1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Placid Hotel Zurich
  • Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
  • H+ Hotel Zürich
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 240 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
  • Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
Public transport options for Zürich Altstetten
  • S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
  • Tram: Line 4
  • Bus: Several lines available

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