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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $546.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$99 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $546 Average price | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Genoa:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Genoa costing on average $99 (€83).
A bus is $474 (€398) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Genoa costing on average $546 (€459).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
Tickets start at around $99 (€83) compared to roughly $165 (€139) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€57). The journey takes 5h 10m versus 5h 7m 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 Zurich to Genoa
How to get from Zurich to Genoa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Genoa is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- EuroCity 27+
Regionale Veloce 30456:33 PM5h24Zurich HB11:57 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$1321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- EuroCity 27+Regionale Veloce 30456:33 PM5h24Zurich HB11:57 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$1321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH5763+LH69209:30 AM3h05Zurich Airport12:35 PMGenoa Airport$3631One-way1 transfer
Other options
- EuroCity 37+Regionale Veloce 30372:33 PM5h45Zurich HB8:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$1321One-way1 transfer
- EuroCity 25+
Intercity 8875:33 PM5h07Zurich HB10:40 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$1401One-way1 transfer - EuroCity 151+Intercity 67312:33 PM5h11Zurich HB5:44 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$1401One-way1 transfer
VY6247 · VY60109:30 AM12h25Zurich Airport9:55 PMGenoa Airport$1951One-way1 transfer
DE4318 · DE4357+
Regionale TRENORD 80362+Regionale Veloce 303711:20 AM8h58Zurich Airport8:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$3621One-way3 transfers- DE4318 · DE4357+Regionale TRENORD 80370+Regionale Veloce 304111:20 AM10h58Zurich Airport10:18 PMGenoa Piazza Principe$3621One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Genoa:
A bus is $27 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Genoa costing on average $99 (€83).
A bus is $474 (€398) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Genoa costing on average $546 (€459).
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 29m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Genoa as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Genoa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Genoa Piazza Principe.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA to go to Genoa by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Genoa by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, DSB to go to Genoa by train.
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