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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe
Cheapest price
$201
Average price
$201
Fastest journey
5 h 13 m
Average duration
5 h 41 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
329 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe will cost around $201 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $201.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe without transferring at least 2 times.
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7:05 AM5h39Zurich12:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2011One-way2 transfers- 7:33 AM6h11Zurich1:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2011One-way2 transfers
- 9:05 AM5h13Zurich2:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2011One-way2 transfers
- 9:05 AM5h13Zurich2:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2011One-way2 transfers
- 7:05 AM5h39Zurich12:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2011One-way2 transfers
- 7:33 AM6h11Zurich1:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$2011One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a flight costs an average of $122.
Distance: 204 miles (329 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$114 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $317 Average price | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 42m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe costing on average $114 (€92).
A bus is $252 (€203) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe costing on average $317 (€255).
Other travel options to Genoa Piazza Principe take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 10h 35m.
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 Trenitalia.
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 to Genoa Piazza Principe train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 12:33 PM Zurich | 5h45 | 6:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:33 PM Zurich | 6h19 | 10:52 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
| 7:05 AM Zurich | 5h39 | 12:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
| 7:33 AM Zurich | 6h11 | 1:44 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
| 9:05 AM Zurich | 5h13 | 2:18 PM Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe
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Trains from Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:33, the last at 17:33. The fastest train covers the 204 miles (329 km) distance in 5h 19m.
Distance 204 miles (329 km) |
Average train duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 19m |
First train 8:33 AM |
Last train 5:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Genoa Piazza Principe from $34 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe 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 Genoa Piazza Principe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Genoa Piazza Principe
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
Luggage Carts
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
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