How to travel from Zurich to Geneva
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4.6Travel Information between Zurich and Geneva
 Distance | 139 miles (224 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus, train or flight |
 Ticket price range | $24 - $308 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $24 (€21) • 3 h 55 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $308 (€267) • 50 min |
 Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar, SWISS or SBB |
Take a bus, train or flight to travel 139 miles (224 km) from Zurich to Geneva. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar, SWISS or SBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Geneva.
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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.
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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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Buses from Zurich to Geneva
There are regular buses available for visitors who want to travel from Zurich to Geneva. Buses from Zurich to Geneva are operated by Eurolines. Buses take approximately 7:43h to arrive in Geneva. Buses depart from Zurich Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai at 7:30 a.m and arrive at Geneva Annemasse Avenue Emile Zola at 3:13 p.m.
Trains from Zurich to Geneva
There are several regular trains from Zurich to Geneva departing every day. Trains depart from the Zurich Central Station and arrive at Geneva Cornavin. There are direct trains, 1-stop and 2-stop trains provided by rail services. Trains depart between 5:15 a.m. and 22:25 p.m. The train takes between 2:42h and 3:11h to travel between Zurich and Geneva. Train services are provided by SBB/CFF/FFS.
Flights from Zurich to Geneva
Various airlines offer regular flights from Zurich to Geneva including Swiss Air, Air France, Etihad Regional and Lufthansa. Flights depart from Zurich Airport and arrive at Geneva Airport. There are direct, 1 change and 2-change flights available for those wishing to visit Geneva. Non-stop flights from Zurich take approximately 2:38h to arrive in Geneva. Flights depart between 7:00 a.m and 22:45 p.m.
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SWISS and SBB will get you from Zurich to Geneva at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.
SBB is Switzerland's main train company and for your next travel trip to Geneva from Zurich, SBB offers these ticket types: Round-trip Standard Ticket or First Class.
Swiss is Switzerland’s leading airline and offers Economy and Business ticket fares for your next travel from Zurich to Geneva.
FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Geneva
You can get between Zurich and Geneva 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Geneva is a bus with an average price of $24 (€21).
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Geneva:
A bus is $283 (€246) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Geneva costing on average $308 (€267).
A bus is $52 (€45) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Zurich to Geneva costing on average $76 (€66).
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 3 h 55 min on average.
Getting to Geneva by train takes 2 h 43 min on average.
The distance from Zurich to Geneva is approximately 139 miles (224 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Geneva is:
- 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Geneva from Zurich 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:
- Buses from Zurich to Geneva most often leave from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Geneva, Eaux-Vives.
- Flights most often depart from Zurich at Zurich Airport and arrive in Geneva at Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zürich Hbf and arrive in Geneva.
The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Geneva:
- BlaBlaCar, Student Agency or FlixBus can get you to Geneva by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Student Agency from Zurich to Geneva for $23 (€20) on Omio.
- SWISS, CityJet, Air Baltic or Lufthansa Cityline (2) can take you to Geneva by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for SWISS from Zurich to Geneva for $376 (€327).
- SBB can take you to Geneva by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SBB from Zurich to Geneva for $76 (€66).
Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Geneva with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to Geneva with Student Agency or FlixBus.
Direct services to Geneva tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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