- Must visit
Patek Philippe Museum
World-class museum of horology with historic watches, automata, and a major library; a standout for Geneva’s watchmaking heritage.
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Geneva station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Geneva station will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 40 trains that leave Zurich HB for Geneva station on Wed, Jun 10, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 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, Jun 10 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.
IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 1738
IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440
IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IR 95 1736 | 1736
IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504
IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488
IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 1808
IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818
IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820
IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824
IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Geneva station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $180.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$100 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $434 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich HB to Geneva station:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich HB to Geneva station costing on average $100 (€81).
A bus is $382 (€310) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich HB to Geneva station costing on average $434 (€352).
Other travel options to Geneva station take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 0m.
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Geneva station trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 5 534 | 534 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 7:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h21 | 10:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h10 | 10:42 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 536 | 536 · RE 33 18484 | 18484 | 8:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h22 | 11:26 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IR 95 1736 | 1736 | 8:29 PM Zurich HB | 3h11 | 11:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440 | 8:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h21 | 11:53 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 538 | 538 · EC 30346 | 30346 | 9:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h03 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 1738 | 9:29 PM Zurich HB | 3h10 | 12:39 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488 | 10:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h18 | 1:22 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · R 91 6142 | 6142 · IR 95 1702 | 1702 | 10:32 PM Zurich HB | 8h03 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
IC 8 838 | 838 · S 5 15592 | 15592 · IR 57 1652 | 1652 | 11:02 PM Zurich HB | 7h41 | 6:43 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 542 | 542 · IC 5 504 | 504 · IR 1804 | 1804 | 11:04 PM Zurich HB | 7h51 | 6:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 12:02 AM Zurich HB | 7h03 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 · IR 90 1806 | 1806 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 7h47 | 7:55 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:19 AM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 8:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 1808 | 6:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 8:55 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 9:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 7:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 9:55 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 10:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 8:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 11:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 9:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 12:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 10:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 1:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 11:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 12:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 3:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 1:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 2:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 3:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 4:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 5:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 728 | 728 | 5:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 8:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 6:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 9:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Trains from Zurich HB to Geneva station run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 139 miles (224 km) distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 139 miles (224 km) |
Average train duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€22) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 10:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Discover the best of Genève — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Genève trip today.
World-class museum of horology with historic watches, automata, and a major library; a standout for Geneva’s watchmaking heritage.
Geneva’s main fine arts and archaeology museum, with broad collections from antiquity to modern art in a monumental building.
Thought-provoking museum on humanitarian action, conflict, and human dignity near the UN district.
Geneva’s atmospheric Old Town with narrow lanes, small squares, historic houses, and many of the city’s key sights.
Popular lakeside park with flower displays, the Flower Clock, and postcard views across the harbor.
One of Geneva’s signature waterfront promenades, ideal for classic lake, fountain, and mountain views.
Classic Swiss cheese fondue made with Gruyère and Vacherin Fribourgeois, served bubbling hot for dipping bread. A staple winter dish widely enjoyed in Genève.
Melted Swiss raclette cheese scraped over potatoes, pickles, and onions. Deeply traditional in French-speaking Switzerland and very popular in Genève.
Regional dish from nearby Vaud of slow-cooked leeks and potatoes, typically served with saucisse aux choux. Common around the Genève region.
Iconic lakeside spot loved for simple Swiss dishes, breakfast, fish, and fondue, with an unmistakably local and relaxed atmosphere.
Upscale rooftop restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues, known for polished Japanese-Peruvian cuisine and outstanding lake views.
Historic and very well-known Geneva institution, famous for traditional cheese fondue in a lively, classic Swiss setting.
One of Europe’s priciest cities. Hotels, dining, and daily expenses are high, though transit and supermarket meals can help control costs.
Service is included in restaurant prices. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares.
Official public transport app
Geneva Airport, Genève -> Genève-Cornavin, Genève
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Geneva station 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 station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need