- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum with major Swiss and international collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$134
Average price
$139
Fastest journey
5 h 9 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genoa to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Zurich will cost around $139 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $134.
It's difficult to get from Genoa to Zurich without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 3032+
EuroCity 22
Regionale Veloce 3028+
EuroCity 152
Regionale Veloce 3040+
EuroCity 28
Regionale Veloce 3016+
EuroCity 12
Regionale Veloce 3021+
EuroCity 36
Intercity 662+
EuroCity 150
Regionale Veloce 3032+
EuroCity 22
Intercity 652+
EuroCity 14
Regionale Veloce 3040+
EuroCity 28
Regionale Veloce 3016+
EuroCity 12Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$128 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $280 Average price | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 21m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Zurich:
A bus is $75 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Zurich costing on average $128 (€103).
A bus is $227 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Zurich costing on average $280 (€226).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
Flight takes on average 8h 21m.
The journey is about 27m faster (5h 1m by train vs 5h 28m by car) and roughly $42 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($128 (€103) vs $170 (€137)). 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 Trenitalia.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Zurich trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Intercity 652+ EuroCity 14 | 6:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h43 | 12:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 670+ EuroCity 22 | 2:19 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h08 | 7:27 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 3 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 3016+ EuroCity 12 | 5:44 AM Genoa Piazza Principe | 5h43 | 11:27 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Genoa to Zurich run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $34 (€28) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 18:33. The fastest train covers the 205 miles (331 km) distance in 5h 39m.
Distance 205 miles (331 km) |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 39m |
First train 12:35 AM |
Last train 6:33 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Best time to book 49 days |
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