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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Geneva station
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$76
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$113
Fastest journey on Sep 15
2 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
2 h 51 m
Trains on Sep 15
45
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 $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $76.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 45 trains from Zurich HB to Geneva station, including 14 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 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 Tue, Sep 15 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.
IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 184408:32 PM3h28Zurich HB12:00 AMGeneva station$761One-way1 transfer- IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 1848810:04 PM3h18Zurich HB1:22 AMGeneva station$761One-way1 transfer
- IC 5 542 | 542 · IC 5 504 | 504 · IR 1804 | 180411:04 PM7h51Zurich HB6:55 AMGeneva station$761One-way2 transfers
- IC 5 538 | 538 · RE 33 18486 | 184869:04 PM3h26Zurich HB12:30 AMGeneva station$771One-way1 transfer
- IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 17389:29 PM3h10Zurich HB12:39 AMGeneva station$771One-way2 transfers
- IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 182012:04 PM2h51Zurich HB2:55 PMGeneva station$891One-way1 transfer
- IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 18221:04 PM2h51Zurich HB3:55 PMGeneva station$871One-way1 transfer
- IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 18242:04 PM2h51Zurich HB4:55 PMGeneva station$981One-way1 transfer
- IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 18128:04 AM2h51Zurich HB10:55 AMGeneva station$891One-way1 transfer
- IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 181610:04 AM2h51Zurich HB12:55 PMGeneva station$881One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich HB to Geneva station
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, while a flight costs an average of $529.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $529 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 2h 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 $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich HB to Geneva station costing on average $122 (€99).
A bus is $481 (€392) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich HB to Geneva station costing on average $529 (€430).
Other travel options to Geneva station take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 35m.
Bus takes on average 7h 14m.
Tickets start at around $122 (€99) compared to roughly $115 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-6.66 (€-5.42). The journey takes 3h 35m versus 3h 19m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Zurich HB to Geneva station train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Geneva station trains for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| IC 5 534 | 534 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 7:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h22 | 10:26 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 534 | 534 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 7:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h25 | 10:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h17 | 10:49 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 536 | 536 · RE 33 18484 | 18484 | 8:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h24 | 11:28 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
| IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IR 95 1736 | 1736 | 8:29 PM Zurich HB | 3h14 | 11:43 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440 | 8:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h28 | 12:00 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 538 | 538 · RE 33 18486 | 18486 | 9:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h26 | 12:30 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
| IC 5 538 | 538 · EC 46 | 46 | 9:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 12:10 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 | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
| 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 | |
 9206 · 9773 | 6:59 AM Zurich HB | 8h37 | 3:36 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
| 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 | |
| 9218 · 9777 | 11:34 AM Zurich HB | 8h02 | 7:36 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
| 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 | |
| 9226 · 9789 | 3:34 PM Zurich HB | 8h02 | 11:36 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9226+ 9580+ 96530 | 3:34 PM Zurich HB | 7h06 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
| IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 4:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Geneva station
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Trains from Zurich HB to Geneva station run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 3 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 44m.
Distance 139 miles (224 km) |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 10:02 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI from Zurich HB to Geneva station trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Zurich HB and Geneva station from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Zurich HB to Geneva station
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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich HB to Geneva station
Most Zurich HB to Geneva station trains use the Zürich HB to Genève station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich HB and Geneva station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB 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: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Genève from Geneva city centre
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.
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