- Must visit
Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
Cheapest price
kr522
Average price
kr694
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
146
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Geneva will cost around kr694 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr522.
Of the 146 trains that leave Zurich for Geneva on Tue, Aug 25, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 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, Aug 25 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 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488
RE 48 4939 | 4939 · IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488
IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504
S 5 18583 | 18583 · IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488
IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816
IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814
IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812
IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818
IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr151. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr151, and a flight costs an average of kr2117.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr590 Average price | kr151 Average price Cheapest | kr2881 Average price | kr756 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() 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 |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Geneva:
A bus is kr438 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Geneva costing on average kr590.
A bus is kr2730 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Geneva costing on average kr2881.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
Train takes on average 4h 47m.
Tickets start at around kr590 compared to roughly kr756 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr166. The journey takes 4h 47m versus 3h 23m 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 to Geneva trains for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 35 2370 | 2370 · IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 1:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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 | 2:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18553 | 18553 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18953 | 18953 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 71826 | 71826 | 2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2372 | 2372 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 2:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2372 | 2372 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 71826 | 71826 | 2:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 3:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 71826 | 71826 | 3:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18557 | 18557 · IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18957 | 18957 · IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 6:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9226 · 9789 | On time 3:34 PM Zurich HB | 8h02 | 11:36 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9226+ 12180+ 96530 | On time 3:34 PM Zurich HB | 7h06 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4927 | 4927 · IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2374 | 2374 · IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 3:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 6:55 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 | |
IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18961 | 18961 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18561 | 18561 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2376 | 2376 · IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 4:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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 | 5:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 8:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18565 | 18565 · IC 1 728 | 728 | 5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 8:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18965 | 18965 · IC 1 728 | 728 | 5:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 8:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 728 | 728 | 5:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 8:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 5:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2378 | 2378 · IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 5:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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 | 6:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 9:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18569 | 18569 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 9:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18969 | 18969 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 9:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 9:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 5 534 | 534 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 6:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h38 | 10:26 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2380 | 2380 · IC 5 534 | 534 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 6:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h27 | 10:26 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 534 | 534 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 7:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h22 | 10:26 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h30 | 10:45 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18573 | 18573 · IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h29 | 10:45 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18973 | 18973 · IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h29 | 10:45 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h13 | 10:45 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4935 | 4935 · IC 5 536 | 536 · RE 33 18484 | 18484 | 7:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h40 | 11:28 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2384 | 2384 · IC 5 536 | 536 · RE 33 18484 | 18484 | 7:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h29 | 11:28 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 536 | 536 · RE 33 18484 | 18484 | 8:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h24 | 11:28 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440 | 8:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h45 | 12:00 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18577 | 18577 · IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440 | 8:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h44 | 12:00 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18577 | 18577 · IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IR 95 1736 | 1736 | 8:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h20 | 11:36 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18977 | 18977 · IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IR 95 1736 | 1736 | 8:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h20 | 11:36 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18977 | 18977 · IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440 | 8:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h44 | 12:00 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IR 95 1736 | 1736 | 8:29 PM Zurich HB | 3h07 | 11:36 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 | |
S 5 18579 | 18579 · IC 5 538 | 538 · RE 33 18486 | 18486 | 8:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h44 | 12:30 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18579 | 18579 · IC 5 538 | 538 · EC 46 | 46 | 8:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h21 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4937 | 4937 · IC 5 538 | 538 · RE 33 18486 | 18486 | 8:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h42 | 12:30 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4937 | 4937 · IC 5 538 | 538 · EC 46 | 46 | 8:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h19 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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 | 3h03 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18581 | 18581 · IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 1738 | 9:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h23 | 12:39 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18981 | 18981 · IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 1738 | 9:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 12:39 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
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 | |
S 5 18583 | 18583 · IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488 | 9:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h36 | 1:22 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4939 | 4939 · IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488 | 9:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h34 | 1:22 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 | 10:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 8h20 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
IC 1 738 | 738 · S 5 15592 | 15592 · IR 57 1652 | 1652 | 10:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 8h28 | 6:43 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18585 | 18585 · IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · R 91 6142 | 6142 | 10:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 8h19 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
S 9 18985 | 18985 · IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · R 91 6142 | 6142 | 10:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 8h19 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
S 9 18985 | 18985 · IC 1 738 | 738 · S 5 15592 | 15592 · IR 57 1652 | 1652 | 10:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 8h27 | 6:43 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
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 | |
S 5 18587 | 18587 · IC 8 838 | 838 · S 5 15592 | 15592 · IR 57 1652 | 1652 | 10:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 7h57 | 6:43 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18987 | 18987 · IC 8 838 | 838 · S 5 15592 | 15592 · IR 57 1652 | 1652 | 10:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 7h57 | 6:43 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 | |
S 5 18591 | 18591 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 11:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 7h19 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 11:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 7h19 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19193 | 19193 · IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 | 11:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 8h01 | 7:55 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
| Tuesday, August 25 | |||||
IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 12:02 AM Zurich HB | 7h03 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19192 | 19192 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IR 15 2506 | 2506 | 12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 8h02 | 8:07 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
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 | |
S 11 19116 | 19116 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h20 | 8:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h18 | 8:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:19 AM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 8:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 1808 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 8:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2354 | 2354 · IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 1808 | 5:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 8:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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 | 6:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 9:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 9:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 9:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 9:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 9:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2356 | 2356 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 6:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 9:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 10:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 10:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 10:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 10:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2358 | 2358 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 7:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 11:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 11:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 11:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 11:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 8:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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 | 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 12:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 12:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 12:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 12:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 9:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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 | 10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 1:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 1:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 1:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 1:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 10:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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 | 11:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18541 | 18541 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 2:25 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 | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2366 | 2366 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 11:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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 | 12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 3:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18545 | 18545 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 3:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 3:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 3:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 12:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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 | 1:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18549 | 18549 · IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 4:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9222 · 9781 | 1:34 PM Zurich HB | 8h02 | 9:36 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9222+ 12177+ 96522 | 1:34 PM Zurich HB | 7h06 | 8:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Zurich to Geneva run on average 26 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr461 but you can travel from only kr151 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 139 miles (224 km) distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 139 miles (224 km) |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price kr461 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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An international museum explaining the Red Cross, humanitarian action, and human rights through strong multimedia exhibitions.
An inventive museum of clocks, watches, automata, and enamels that highlights Geneva’s world-famous watchmaking heritage.
Geneva’s historic heart has narrow lanes, small squares, and centuries of architecture, making it the city’s essential walking district.
A lakeside promenade with gardens, monuments, and classic views of the Jet d’Eau, perfect for an easy first walk in Geneva.
A scenic lakeside English-style garden known for flowers, waterfront paths, and the famous Flower Clock near the city center.
Melted cheese fondue shared from a communal pot, usually with bread. A classic Romandy winter dish strongly tied to Geneva dining culture.
Raclette is melted cheese scraped onto potatoes, pickles, and onions. It is a beloved Swiss alpine specialty widely enjoyed in Geneva.
A comforting potato and cheese gratin from western Switzerland. Geneva versions often feature local tomme or Gruyère-style cheeses.
Refined fine dining by Lake Geneva with polished service and French-influenced cuisine in an elegant luxury hotel setting.
Elegant gastronomic restaurant inside Hotel Beau-Rivage, known for classic French technique, seasonal menus, and formal lakeside dining.
Historic traditional brasserie known for Geneva classics, generous portions, and an old-town atmosphere popular with locals and visitors.
Geneva is pricier than most European cities. Hotels, dining, and daily transit are costly, though efficient public transport and supermarket meals can reduce visitor spending.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round taxi fares up slightly; in cafes, round up or leave small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Geneva 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Geneva trains use the Zürich HB to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève, Cornavin. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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 options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
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