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Compare train and flight for Zug to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €85 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. 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 €85, while a flight costs an average of €476.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€85 Average price Cheapest | €476 Average price | €93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 2h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zug to Geneva
Compare the available ways to get from Zug to Geneva, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zug to Geneva:
A train is €391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zug to Geneva costing on average €476.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 10m.
Tickets start at around €85 compared to roughly €93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €9. The journey takes 3h 22m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 70 2641 | 2641 · IR 15 2540 | 2540 · RE 33 18488 | 184889:32 PM 3h50 Zug station 1:22 AM Geneva station €60 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
IR 70 2641 | 2641 · IR 15 2540 | 2540 · RE 33 18488 | 184889:32 PM 3h50 Zug station 1:22 AM Geneva station €60 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
LX282412:05 PM 0h50 Zurich Airport 12:55 PM Geneva International Airport €362 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
IR 70 2639 | 2639 · IR 15 2538 | 2538 · RE 33 18486 | 184868:32 PM 3h58 Zug station 12:30 AM Geneva station €60 1 One-way 2 transfers
IR 70 2625 | 2625 · IR 15 2524 | 25241:32 PM 3h33 Zug station 5:05 PM Geneva station €64 1 One-way 1 transfer
IR 70 2623 | 2623 · IR 15 2522 | 252212:32 PM 3h33 Zug station 4:05 PM Geneva station €65 1 One-way 1 transfer
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BA22836:50 AM 8h35 Zurich Airport 3:25 PM Geneva International Airport €321 1 One-way 1 transfer
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BA74010:10 AM 6h40 Zurich Airport 4:50 PM Geneva International Airport €343 1 One-way 1 transfer
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BA74210:10 AM 7h45 Zurich Airport 5:55 PM Geneva International Airport €343 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zug to Geneva:
A train is €391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zug to Geneva costing on average €476.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains 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 Swiss, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, BA Cityflyer, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Geneva by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with Swiss.
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