The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
231 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 42 trains that leave Geneva International Airport for Zurich Airport on Sat, Jun 20, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 231 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 16 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.
IC 901 | 901 · IR 75 2111 | 21115:25 AM3h19Genève-Aéroport8:44 AMZurich Airport$861One-way1 transfer
IC 1 735 | 7357:25 PM3h24Genève-Aéroport10:49 PMZurich Airport$901One-way0 transfers
IC 1 735 | 735 · IR 75 2139 | 21397:25 PM3h19Genève-Aéroport10:44 PMZurich Airport$901One-way1 transfer
IC 1 733 | 733 · IR 75 2137 | 21376:25 PM3h19Genève-Aéroport9:44 PMZurich Airport$901One-way1 transfer
IC 1 709 | 7096:25 AM3h24Genève-Aéroport9:49 AMZurich Airport$901One-way0 transfers
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 5334:55 PM3h16Genève-Aéroport8:11 PMZurich Airport$1421One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 5292:55 PM3h16Genève-Aéroport6:11 PMZurich Airport$1421One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 5157:55 AM3h16Genève-Aéroport11:11 AMZurich Airport$1051One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 52110:55 AM3h16Genève-Aéroport2:11 PMZurich Airport$951One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 5136:55 AM3h16Genève-Aéroport10:11 AMZurich Airport$1051One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $78, and a flight costs an average of $191.
Distance: 143 miles (231 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$100 Average price Cheapest | $448 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport:
A train is $348 (€285) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport costing on average $448 (€367).
Other travel options to Zurich Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 19m.
Bus takes on average 3h 20m.
The journey is about 4m faster (3h 19m by train vs 3h 23m by car) and roughly $16 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($100 (€82) vs $116 (€95)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:25 AM Genève-Aéroport | 3h24 | 11:49 AM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · IR 75 2117 | 2117 | 8:25 AM Genève-Aéroport | 3h19 | 11:44 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 | 8:55 AM Genève-Aéroport | 3h16 | 12:11 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 9:25 AM Genève-Aéroport | 3h24 | 12:49 PM Zurich Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · IC 5 1519 | 1519 | 9:25 AM Genève-Aéroport | 3h16 | 12:41 PM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
B 10 | 549616 · RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IC 5 509 | 509 | 3:18 AM Geneva International Airport | 4h53 | 8:11 AM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 901 | 901 · IR 75 2111 | 2111 | 5:25 AM Genève-Aéroport | 3h19 | 8:44 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
RE 33 18457 | 18457 · IC 5 511 | 511 | 5:30 AM Genève-Aéroport | 3h41 | 9:11 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
IC 1455 | 1455 · IC 81 809 | 809 · IC 5 511 | 511 | 5:45 AM Genève-Aéroport | 3h26 | 9:11 AM Zurich Airport | 2 transfers | |
IC 1455 | 1455 · IC 81 809 | 809 | 5:45 AM Genève-Aéroport | 3h29 | 9:14 AM Zurich Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
Trains from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€64) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 13:25. The fastest train covers the 143 miles (231 km) distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 143 miles (231 km) |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€64) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 6:25 AM |
Last train 1:25 PM |
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Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Geneva International Airport and Zurich Airport from $78 (€64). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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