Geneva station to Zurich HB train with SBB

Wed, Nov 04
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva station to Zurich HB

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 04
Cheapest price on Nov 04
€55
Average ticket price on Nov 04
€94
Fastest journey on Nov 04
2 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Nov 04
2 h 51 m
Trains on Nov 04
47
Distance
224 km
Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Geneva station to Zurich HB will cost around €94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.

Fast trains

On Wed, Nov 04, we found 47 trains from Geneva station to Zurich HB, including 16 direct services.

On Wed, Nov 04 the 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 .

On Wed, Nov 04 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 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 15 2541 | 2541 · IC 8 841 | 841
    2 transfers
  • SBBRE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155
    2 transfers
  • SBBIR 95 1739 | 1739 · IC 1 739 | 739
    1 transfer
  • SBBRE 33 18489 | 18489 · IC 5 543 | 543
    1 transfer
  • SBBIR 95 1743 | 1743 · IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757
    2 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Geneva station to Zurich HB

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Trains from Geneva station to Zurich HB run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €50 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 22:27. The fastest train covers the 139 miles (224 km) distance in 2h 47m.

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
Bus from €13
Distance
139 miles (224 km)
Average train duration
3h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
€50
Trains per day
10
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
2h 47m
First train
12:08 AM
Last train
10:27 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
21 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
Bus from €13

Frequently asked questions about your Geneva station to Zurich HB trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Geneva station to Zurich HB.

Train ticket prices from Geneva station to Zurich HB can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €50, while the average price is around €106.
The train from Geneva station to Zurich HB takes 2h 47m and runs 10 per day.
The distance by train from Geneva station to Zurich HB is 139 miles (224 km).
The first train from Geneva station to Zurich HB leaves at 12:08 AM.
The last train from Geneva station to Zurich HB leaves at 10:27 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Geneva station to Zurich HB. This service operates 3 times per day, provided by SBB.

Live departures

Geneva station to Zurich HB train times

The table below shows live departures for Geneva station to Zurich HB trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SBBIR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 5377:05 PM Geneva station
2h51
9:56 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIC 1 735 | 7357:35 PM Geneva station
2h56
10:31 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 5398:05 PM Geneva station
2h51
10:56 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIC 1 737 | 7378:35 PM Geneva station
2h56
11:31 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBRE 33 18487 | 18487 · IR 15 2539 | 2539 · IC 8 839 | 8398:38 PM Geneva station
3h23
12:01 AM Zurich HB2 transfers
SBBRE 33 18487 | 18487 · IC 5 541 | 5418:38 PM Geneva station
3h32
12:10 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIR 95 1739 | 1739 · IC 1 739 | 7399:24 PM Geneva station
3h17
12:41 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBRE 33 18489 | 18489 · IC 5 543 | 5439:38 PM Geneva station
3h36
1:14 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBRE 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 15 2541 | 2541 · IC 8 841 | 8419:38 PM Geneva station
3h28
1:06 AM Zurich HB2 transfers
SBBRE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 215510:39 PM Geneva station
6h49
5:28 AM Zurich HB2 transfers
SBBIR 95 1743 | 1743 · IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 175711:15 PM Geneva station
7h15
6:30 AM Zurich HB2 transfers
Wednesday, November 4
SBBRE 33 18441 | 18441 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 70512:27 AM Geneva station
7h01
7:28 AM Zurich HB2 transfers
SBBIR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 5094:46 AM Geneva station
3h10
7:56 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIC 1 707 | 7075:33 AM Geneva station
2h55
8:28 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 5116:05 AM Geneva station
2h51
8:56 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SNCF | TGV Lyria9760 · 92116:28 AM Geneva station
7h58
2:26 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIC 1 709 | 7096:35 AM Geneva station
2h53
9:28 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 5137:05 AM Geneva station
2h51
9:56 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIC 1 711 | 7117:35 AM Geneva station
2h53
10:28 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 5158:05 AM Geneva station
2h51
10:56 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
SNCF | TGV Lyria9764 · 92138:21 AM Geneva station
8h05
4:26 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIC 1 713 | 7138:35 AM Geneva station
2h53
11:28 AM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 5179:05 AM Geneva station
2h51
11:56 AM Zurich HB1 transfer
TER96558+SNCF | TGV INOUI5516+SNCF | TGV Lyria92139:24 AM Geneva station
7h02
4:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER96558+SNCF | TGV INOUI12176+SNCF | TGV Lyria92139:24 AM Geneva station
7h02
4:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
SBBIC 1 715 | 7159:35 AM Geneva station
2h53
12:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 51910:05 AM Geneva station
2h51
12:56 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIC 1 717 | 71710:35 AM Geneva station
2h53
1:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 52111:05 AM Geneva station
2h51
1:56 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIC 1 719 | 71911:35 AM Geneva station
2h53
2:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 52312:05 PM Geneva station
2h51
2:56 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SNCF | TGV Lyria9770 · 921912:27 PM Geneva station
7h59
8:26 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIC 1 721 | 72112:35 PM Geneva station
2h53
3:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 5251:05 PM Geneva station
2h51
3:56 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIC 1 723 | 7231:35 PM Geneva station
2h53
4:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 5272:05 PM Geneva station
2h51
4:56 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SNCF | TGV Lyria9774 · 92232:27 PM Geneva station
7h59
10:26 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIC 1 725 | 7252:35 PM Geneva station
2h53
5:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 5293:05 PM Geneva station
2h51
5:56 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
TER96570+SNCF | TGV INOUI9896+SNCF | TGV Lyria92233:24 PM Geneva station
7h02
10:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
SBBIC 1 727 | 7273:35 PM Geneva station
2h53
6:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 5314:05 PM Geneva station
2h51
6:56 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIC 1 729 | 7294:35 PM Geneva station
2h53
7:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 5335:05 PM Geneva station
2h51
7:56 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIC 1 731 | 7315:31 PM Geneva station
2h57
8:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect
SBBIR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 5356:05 PM Geneva station
2h51
8:56 PM Zurich HB1 transfer
SBBIC 1 733 | 7336:35 PM Geneva station
2h53
9:28 PM Zurich HB0 transfersDirect

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Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI from Geneva station to Zurich HB trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Geneva station and Zurich HB from €13. 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 SBB Duration
2h 47m
Cheapest SBB Price
€54
SBB frequency
7 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
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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
Average SNCF | TGV Lyria Duration
5h 55m
Cheapest SNCF | TGV Lyria Price
€50
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
Average SNCF | TGV INOUI Duration
6h 7m
Cheapest SNCF | TGV INOUI Price
€119
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
Learn more about SNCF | TGV INOUI

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Geneva station and Zurich HB

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train from Geneva station to Zurich HB.
Yes, there is a night train from Geneva station to Zurich HB.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.

FAQs: Trains from Geneva station to Zurich HB

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva station to Zurich HB 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 Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Geneva station to Zurich HB.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Geneva station to Zurich HB

Most Geneva station to Zurich HB trains use the Genève to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Geneva station and Zurich HB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Geneva
Arrival train stations in Zurich
GenèvePlace de Cornavin, 1201 Genève, Switzerland+41 900 300 300WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Genève from Geneva city centre

Bus10, 19, 20, 3, 5 · 4m · €10 · every ~38 min
15 · 10m · €10
274 · 13m · €2 · every ~2 min
Tram14, 18 · 4m · €8 · every ~34 min

Genève train station facilities and services

Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.

More about Genève

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