How to travel from Genoa to Zurich

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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 $68.

Distance: 205 miles (331 km)

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$128

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$53

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$170

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5h 31m

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7h 42m

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7h 12m

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The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $53 (€43).

This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Zurich:

A bus is $75 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Zurich costing on average $128 (€103).

A bus is $227 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Zurich costing on average $280 (€226).

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 12m.

Flight takes on average 8h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Genoa and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Genoa to Zurich among Omio's users.

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from Genoa to Zurich

How to get from Genoa to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Genoa to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4704 · 4734
    3:45 PM12h15
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $581One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4704 · 4734
    3:45 PM12h15
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    4:00 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $581One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiLH1893+SwissLH5748
    6:00 AM4h00
    Genoa Airport
    10:00 AMZurich Airport
    $3601One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3032+TrenitaliaEuroCity 22
    1:44 PM5h43
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    7:27 PMZurich HB
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3040+TrenitaliaEuroCity 28
    5:44 PM5h43
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    11:27 PMZurich HB
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3016+TrenitaliaEuroCity 12
    5:44 AM5h43
    Genoa Piazza Principe
    11:27 AMZurich HB
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:05 PM16h25
    Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
    3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6011 · VY6246
    10:40 PM10h05
    Genoa Airport
    8:45 AMZurich Airport
    $1551One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6011 · VY6260
    10:40 PM14h15
    Genoa Airport
    12:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1731One-way
    1 transfer
  • ITAAZ1380 · AZ574
    6:50 AM11h25
    Genoa Airport
    6:15 PMZurich Airport
    $1951One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Genoa to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Genoa to Zurich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Genoa and Zurich including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Genoa to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $53 (€43).

This is compared to other travel options from Genoa to Zurich:

A bus is $75 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Zurich costing on average $128 (€103).

A bus is $227 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Zurich costing on average $280 (€226).

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 12m.

Flight takes on average 8h 21m.

The distance from Genoa to Zurich is approximately 205 miles (331 km).
The average frequency per day from Genoa to Zurich is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Genoa to Zurich:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Genoa to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Intercity, Regionale to go to Zurich by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Genoa to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Genoa to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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