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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €359.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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€85 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €479 Average price |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zurich to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Geneva is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 1 712 | 712Cheapest
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816Fastest
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Travel from Zurich to Geneva: Journey Details
Public transportation between Zurich and Geneva is easily arranged and includes buses, rail journeys and air travel. There is a regular bus provided by the Eurolines service and numerous train journeys provided by SFF. You can also opt for the drive share service. Alternatively, you may wish to hire a rental car and collect it at Geneva Airport when you land. The city center is located close by and is easily accessible.
Return trips from Geneva to Zurich are also available.
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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Geneva
Travel to Geneva 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 Zurich to Geneva.
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Geneva including taking a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Geneva from Zurich is by taking a bus, which costs on average $23 (€21).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Zurich to Geneva:
A bus is $403 (€363) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $426 (€384) from Zurich to Geneva.
Taking a bus costs $46 (€41) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $69 (€62).
The fastest way to get to Geneva from Zurich is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 50 min.
Getting to Geneva by train takes 2 h 43 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 139 miles (224 km) between Zurich and Geneva.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Geneva is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 7 flights per day.
- 17 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Zurich to Geneva as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Geneva:
- Flights most often depart from Zurich at Zurich Airport and arrive in Geneva at Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly leave from Zurich HB and tend to arrive in Geneva.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Geneva:
- You can take a bus from Zurich to Geneva with Student Agency or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $23 (€21) with Student Agency from Zurich to Geneva.
- You can go to Geneva from Zurich by plane with SWISS or Air Baltic. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $203 (€183) with Air Baltic from Zurich to Geneva on Omio.
- You can take a train from Zurich to Geneva with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). Cheap tickets can be found for $69 (€62) with SBB from Zurich to Geneva.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Geneva with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with Student Agency or FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
- 7 direct flights per day with SWISS.
- Direct train available with SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) 9 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Geneva as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Geneva from Zurich.
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