How to get from Geneva to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Geneva to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 139 miles (224 km) | |
Available travel modes | Flight | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $343 (€296) • 50 min | |
Popular travel companies | Swiss |
Travel 139 miles (224 km) by flight from Geneva to Zurich. Swiss is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct flight from Geneva to Zurich.
If you want to travel from Geneva to Zurich, flying or catching a train are all excellent options. There are direct, quick, and convenient trains and super-fast flights, and none of them will take much more than 3 hours to make the trip, putting the shops and culture of Zurich easily within reach. Flying is easily the quickest route, but trains offer a comfortable alternative and are usually be the cheapest way to travel.
Trains from Geneva to Zurich | Travel from Zurich to Geneva
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€41 |
2:40 h |
2 Weeks Ahead |
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€74 |
0:45 h |
2 Months Ahead |
Taking the train is the cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Zurich. Trains traveling from Geneva to Zurich depart from Geneva's Cornavin station and take at least 2:41 h to arrive at Zurich Hauptbahnhof. Approximately 30 trains from Cornavin every day with the first bus departing Geneva at 4:17 a.m. Train offered from Geneva to Zurich are run by SBB. All trains traveling from Geneva to Zurich are direct.
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Geneva to Zurich. Taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Geneva to Zurich even when travel time to and from Geneva to Zurich's airports is taken into consideration. Taking a flight is 4 times hours faster than taking a high-speed SBB train. Flights traveling from Geneva to Zurich depart from Geneva's airport and arrive at Zurich's airport. Airlines that fly directly from Geneva to Zurich include Air France, SWISS, Eurowings, and Austrian Airlines.
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Geneva to Zurich. Taking a flight is significantly faster than taking the train. Alternatively, while traveling from Geneva to Zurich car sharing such as Bla Bla Car cheaper than taking a flight on average, and can take almost as little 3 hours to arrive in Zurich. Approximately 10 direct flights travel from Geneva to Zurich per day. Some of the airline ticket cost can be offset by planning ahead and booking your Geneva to Zurichtravel as far ahead of time as possible.
You can travel by train or flight for as low as $72 (€62). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
SBB is Switzerland's main train company and for your next travel trip from Geneva to Zurich, SBB offers these ticket types: Round-trip Standard Ticket or First Class.
Austrian Airlines is Austria’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy Class or Business Class for your next travel between Geneva and Zurich.
Travel Geneva to Zurich by flight.
Going by flight is the quickest way from Geneva to Zurich with an average travel time of 50 min.
You should expect to travel around 139 miles (224 km) between Geneva and Zurich.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Geneva to Zurich:
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Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Zurich:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Geneva and Zurich.
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