How to travel from Zurich to Geneva

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Compare train, bus, 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 $24. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $407.

Distance: 139 miles (224 km)

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$98

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$24

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$532

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5h 19m

Average total duration

4h 49m

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3h 39m

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3h 9m

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1h 20m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.3kg

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from Zurich to Geneva

How to get from Zurich to Geneva by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

SBBIC 1 712 | 712
09:32AM2h53
Zurich HB
12:25PMGeneva station
$1071One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

SBBIR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814
08:59AM2h56
Zurich Altstetten
11:55AMGeneva station
$1011One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

SWISSLX2804
09:10AM0h50
Zurich Airport
10:00AMGeneva International Airport
$4841One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SBBIC 1 710 | 710
08:32AM2h53
Zurich HB
11:25AMGeneva station
$1051One-way
0 transfers
SBBIC 1 712 | 712
09:15AM3h10
Zürich Oerlikon
12:25PMGeneva station
$1061One-way
0 transfers
SBBIC 1 710 | 710
08:15AM3h10
Zürich Oerlikon
11:25AMGeneva station
$1051One-way
0 transfers
SWISSLX2806
01:05PM0h50
Zurich Airport
01:55PMGeneva International Airport
$4841One-way
0 transfers
SWISSLX2810
05:55PM0h55
Zurich Airport
06:50PMGeneva International Airport
$4841One-way
0 transfers
SWISSLX2802
07:30AM0h55
Zurich Airport
08:25AMGeneva International Airport
$4841One-way
0 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.

How to get from Zürich to Geneva

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Geneva, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Zürich to Geneva and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

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

A bus is $52 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Geneva costing on average $76 (€60).

A bus is $383 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Geneva costing on average $407 (€324).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 55m.

Train takes on average 2h 51m.

The distance from Zurich to Geneva is approximately 139 miles (224 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Geneva is:
  • Around 24 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Geneva:
  • 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, Jean Monnet P+R.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SWISS, Air Baltic to go to Geneva by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Geneva by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Geneva with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with SWISS, Air Baltic.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.
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