The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Geneva
Cheapest price
$95
Average price
$134
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
36
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 $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.
Of the 36 trains that leave Zurich for Geneva on Wed, Feb 25, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 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 Wed, Feb 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.
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816
IC 1 714 | 714
IC 1 714 | 714
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818
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 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818
IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Geneva
Omio 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 $24. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $406.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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$97 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $530 Average price |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m 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* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Geneva train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Geneva trains for today, Tuesday, February 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 6 18691 | 18691 · IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17024 | 17024 · IC 51 1604 | 1604 | 10:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 7h34 | 6:25 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | ||
S 11 19193 | 19193 · IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17024 | 17024 · IC 51 1604 | 1604 | 10:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 7h31 | 6:25 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | ||
| Wednesday, February 25 | ||||||
IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 7:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 9:55 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
IC 1 710 | 710 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 10:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 10:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 10:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
IC 1 710 | 710 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 10:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | ||
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 7:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | ||
IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 8:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
IC 1 712 | 712 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 11:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 11:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 11:25 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
IC 1 712 | 712 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 11:25 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | ||
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 8:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | ||
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 9:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
IC 1 714 | 714 | 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 12:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 12:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 12:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
IC 1 714 | 714 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 12:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | ||
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 9:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | ||
IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 10:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
IC 1 716 | 716 | 10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h10 | 1:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
S 5 18541 | 18541 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 1:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 1:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
IC 1 716 | 716 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 1:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
9218 · 9777 | On time 10:34 AM Zurich HB | 7h55 | 6:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
IR 35 2366 | 2366 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 10:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | ||
IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 11:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
S 5 18545 | 18545 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h09 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
IC 1 718 | 718 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 2h53 | 2:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | ||
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 11:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | ||
9222 · 9781 | On time 12:34 PM Zurich HB | 7h55 | 8:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
9222+ 5537+ 96522 | On time 12:34 PM Zurich HB | 7h01 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | ||
9226 · 9789 | On time 2:34 PM Zurich HB | 7h55 | 10:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | ||
9226+ 9580+ 96530 | On time 2:34 PM Zurich HB | 6h59 | 9:33 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | ||
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Geneva
Trains from Zurich to Geneva run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $75 (€60) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
There are 4 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 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $75 (€60) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:57 |
Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, BlaBlaCar, TGV INOUI, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zurich to Geneva trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, BlaBlaCar, TGV INOUI, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Geneva from $24 (€19). 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 to Geneva
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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Geneva
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de Montbrillant.
- Le Bistrot de Charlotte
- Les Brasseurs
- La Matze Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Warwick Geneva
- Hotel Cornavin
- ibis Styles Genève Gare
- Cost CHF 10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 532 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to France, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 14, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Route de l'Aéroport.
- Le Chef Genève Aéroport
- Montreux Jazz Café
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva
- ibis Geneva Airport Hotel
- Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva
- Located in the main hall
- 190 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Geneva city center and other Swiss destinations
- Train: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) connections to Geneva city center and other destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 15
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