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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 train, with an average ticket price of $97 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. 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 $97, while a flight costs an average of $416.
Distance: 139 miles (224 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price Cheapest | $416 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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 Zurich to Geneva:
A train is $318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Geneva costing on average $416.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
The journey is about 7m faster (3h 16m by train vs 3h 23m by car) and roughly $16 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($97 vs $113). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Geneva
How to get from Zurich to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 1 704 | 7045:13 AM3h16Zurich HB8:29 AMGeneva station$781One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 1 704 | 7045:13 AM3h16Zurich HB8:29 AMGeneva station$781One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LX28169:05 PM0h50Zurich Airport9:55 PMGeneva International Airport$4231One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 250411:44 PM7h21Zurich HB7:05 AMGeneva station$781One-way1 transfer
- IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 25085:44 AM3h21Zurich HB9:05 AMGeneva station$791One-way1 transfer
- IR 2155 | 2155 · IC 8 804 | 804 · IR 15 2508 | 25085:28 AM3h37Zurich Altstetten9:05 AMGeneva station$791One-way2 transfers
- LX28085:05 PM0h50Zurich Airport5:55 PMGeneva International Airport$4231One-way0 transfers
- LX28049:15 AM0h50Zurich Airport10:05 AMGeneva International Airport$4231One-way0 transfers
- LX281810:45 PM0h50Zurich Airport11:35 PMGeneva International Airport$4231One-way0 transfers
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Geneva:
A train is $318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Geneva costing on average $416.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 46m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Geneva as scheduled services by bus, 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 Zurich HB and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Annemasse, Place Martin Luther King.
- Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Geneva by train.
- Travel with Swiss, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines to go to Geneva by flight.
- 8 direct trains per day with SBB.
- 7 direct flights per day with Swiss, Edelweiss Air.
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