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Compare train and flight for Zug to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zug to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €78, while a flight costs an average of €459.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€459 Average price | €78 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zug to Geneva:
A train is €389 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zug to Geneva costing on average €459.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around €71 compared to roughly €93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €22. The journey takes 3h 18m versus 3h 18m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zug to Geneva
How to get from Zug to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zug to Geneva is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 AM0h55Zug7:25 AMGeneva€2481One-way0 transfers
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6:30 AM0h55Zug7:25 AMGeneva€2481One-way0 transfers
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6:30 AM0h55Zug7:25 AMGeneva€2481One-way0 transfers
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4:55 PM0h55Zug5:50 PMGeneva€3771One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zug to Geneva:
A train is €219 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zug to Geneva costing on average €290.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zug and Geneva as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zug station and arrive in Geneva station.
- Travel with Helvetic Airways, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with SBB to go to Geneva by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with Swiss.
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