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Compare bus, train, and flight for Genoa to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa to Zurich 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 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$126 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Zurich:
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Zurich costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $223 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Zurich costing on average $276 (€226).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
Flight takes on average 8h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Genoa to Zurich
How to get from Genoa to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Genoa to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4705 · 47346:10 PM9h50Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$721One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
4705 · 47346:10 PM9h50Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$721One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1893+
LH57486:00 AM4h00Genoa Airport10:00 AMZurich Airport$3561One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3071+
EuroCity 221:44 PM5h43Genoa Piazza Principe7:27 PMZurich HB$1341One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3075+
EuroCity 3063:44 PM5h43Genoa Piazza Principe9:27 PMZurich HB$1341One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3079+
EuroCity 285:44 PM5h43Genoa Piazza Principe11:27 PMZurich HB$1341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 AM9h45Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia9:20 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$761One-way1 transfer
Intercity 662+
Regionale TRENORD 2940+
LX16239:18 AM11h02Genoa Piazza Principe8:20 PMZurich Airport$2841One-way2 transfers
AZ1384+
AZ718811:05 AM5h45Genoa Airport4:50 PMZurich Airport$2891One-way1 transfer
AZ1384+
AZ719011:05 AM10h45Genoa Airport9:50 PMZurich Airport$2891One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Zurich:
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Zurich costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $223 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Zurich costing on average $276 (€226).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
Flight takes on average 8h 21m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Genoa and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Genoa Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Genoa Piazza Principe and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Intercity, Regionale to go to Zurich by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
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