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 $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 2m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $68.

Distance: 205 miles (331 km)

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$119

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5h 32m

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9h 7m

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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
03:45PM12h15
Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
04:00AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$511One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus4704 · 4734
03:45PM12h15
Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
04:00AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
$511One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3032+TrenitaliaEuroCity 22
01:44PM5h43
Genoa Piazza Principe
07:27PMZurich HB
$1421One-way
1 transfer

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RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3016+TrenitaliaEuroCity 12
05:44AM5h43
Genoa Piazza Principe
11:27AMZurich HB
$1421One-way
1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 658+TrenitaliaEuroCity 150
08:19AM6h08
Genoa Piazza Principe
02:27PMZurich HB
$1521One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3021+TrenitaliaEuroCity 36
03:44PM5h43
Genoa Piazza Principe
09:27PMZurich HB
$1421One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:05PM16h25
Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia
03:30PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
$851One-way
1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 662+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2940+CondorDE4358 · DE4311
09:18AM11h27
Genoa Piazza Principe
08:45PMZurich Airport
$3131One-way
3 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3018 · S13 TRENORD 24326+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 10327+CondorDE4358
06:53AM13h52
Genoa Piazza Principe
08:45PMZurich Airport
$3031One-way
4 transfers
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3019+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2934+LAERLX1629
07:50AM8h25
Genoa Piazza Principe
04:15PMZurich Airport
$4071One-way
2 transfers

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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.

FAQs
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 $30 (€24).

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

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Zurich costing on average $68 (€55).

A bus is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genoa to Zurich costing on average $81 (€66).

The fastest way to travel from Genoa to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 5h 8m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 30m.

Bus takes on average 6h 40m.

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, Trenitalia EuroCity, Intercity, Italo, 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 EuroCity.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, 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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