- 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 on Oct 09
$80
Average ticket price on Oct 09
$113
Fastest journey on Oct 09
2 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Oct 09
2 h 51 m
Trains on Oct 09
130
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 $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
On Fri, Oct 09, we found 130 trains from Zurich to Geneva, including 29 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 09 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 Fri, Oct 09 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 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816
IR 35 2356 | 2356 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810
IC 5 540 | 540 · IR 90 1840 | 1840
RE 48 4939 | 4939 · IC 5 540 | 540 · IR 90 1840 | 1840
IR 35 2358 | 2358 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816
IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812
IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814
IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820
IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822Trains from Zurich to Geneva run on average 38 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $60 if you book in advance.
There are 8 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 34m.
Distance 139 miles (224 km) |
Average train duration 3h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $60 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Geneva trains for today, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
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 | |
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 | 3:15 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+ 9580+ 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 5 18561 | 18561 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 7:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18961 | 18961 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 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 | 3h34 | 10:49 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18573 | 18573 · IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h33 | 10:49 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18973 | 18973 · IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h33 | 10:49 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h17 | 10:49 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 · 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 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 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 | |
S 5 18577 | 18577 · IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 31680 | 31680 · 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 31680 | 31680 · IR 95 1736 | 1736 | 8:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h20 | 11:36 PM Geneva station | 3 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 | |
IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 31680 | 31680 · 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 · EC 46 | 46 | 8:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h21 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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 | |
RE 48 4937 | 4937 · IC 5 538 | 538 · EC 46 | 46 | 8:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h19 | 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 | |
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 6 18691 | 18691 · IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 | 11:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 8h04 | 7:55 AM Geneva station | 4 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 | |
| Friday, October 9 | |||||
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 | 3h24 | 8:29 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 8:29 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:19 AM Zurich HB | 3h10 | 8:29 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 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 9:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 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 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 10:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 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 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 12:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 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 | |
9210 · 9752+ 17771 | 9:34 AM Zurich HB | 7h51 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
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 5 18541 | 18541 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 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 | |
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 | |
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A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
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 Oerlikon to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève-Aéroport. 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-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.
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.
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