The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Winterthur
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£81
Fastest journey
3 h 22 m
Average duration
3 h 26 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Winterthur is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Winterthur will cost around £81 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 15 trains that leave Geneva for Winterthur every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 243 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 1 713 | 7138:353h31Geneva station12:06Winterthur station£731One-way0 changes
IC 1 713 | 713 · S 35 8143 | 81438:353h41Geneva station12:16Winterthur Hegi£741One-way1 change
IC 1 713 | 713 · S 29 20943 | 209438:353h40Geneva station12:15Oberwinterthur£741One-way1 change
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 5179:053h22Geneva station12:27Winterthur station£781One-way1 change
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · S 29 20945 | 209459:053h40Geneva station12:45Oberwinterthur£791One-way2 changes
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 5179:053h22Geneva station12:27Winterthur station£781One-way1 change
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 5158:053h22Geneva station11:27Winterthur station£791One-way1 change
IC 1 713 | 713 · EC 191 | 1918:353h22Geneva station11:57Winterthur station£1181One-way1 change
IC 1 713 | 7138:353h31Geneva station12:06Winterthur station£731One-way0 changes
IC 905 | 905 · IC 1 715 | 7159:353h31Geneva station13:06Winterthur station£801One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Geneva to Winterthur
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Winterthur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £58, and a flight costs an average of £261.
Distance: 243 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£79 Average Price Cheapest | £370 Average Price |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Geneva to Winterthur train times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Winterthur trains for tomorrow, Thursday 2 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · S 35 8141 | 8141 | 6:05 Geneva station | 3h41 | 9:46 Winterthur Hegi | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 | 6:05 Geneva station | 3h22 | 9:27 Winterthur station | 1 change | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · S 29 20941 | 20941 | 6:05 Geneva station | 3h40 | 9:45 Oberwinterthur | 2 changes | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · EC 191 | 191 | 6:35 Geneva station | 3h22 | 9:57 Winterthur station | 1 change | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · S 35 8143 | 8143 | 6:35 Geneva station | 3h41 | 10:16 Winterthur Hegi | 1 change | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 6:35 Geneva station | 3h31 | 10:06 Winterthur station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · S 29 20943 | 20943 | 6:35 Geneva station | 3h40 | 10:15 Oberwinterthur | 1 change | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · S 29 20945 | 20945 | 7:05 Geneva station | 3h40 | 10:45 Oberwinterthur | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · S 35 8145 | 8145 | 7:05 Geneva station | 3h41 | 10:46 Winterthur Hegi | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 | 7:05 Geneva station | 3h22 | 10:27 Winterthur station | 1 change | |
IC 905 | 905 · IC 1 715 | 715 | 7:35 Geneva station | 3h31 | 11:06 Winterthur station | 1 change | |
IC 905 | 905 · IC 1 715 | 715 · S 35 8147 | 8147 | 7:35 Geneva station | 3h41 | 11:16 Winterthur Hegi | 2 changes | |
IC 905 | 905 · S 11 19149 | 19149 | 7:35 Geneva station | 3h54 | 11:29 Oberwinterthur | 1 change | |
IC 905 | 905 · IC 1 715 | 715 · S 29 20947 | 20947 | 7:35 Geneva station | 3h40 | 11:15 Oberwinterthur | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · S 35 8149 | 8149 | 8:05 Geneva station | 3h41 | 11:46 Winterthur Hegi | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Geneva to Winterthur
Trains from Geneva to Winterthur run on average 23 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 243 km distance in 3h 22m.
Distance 243 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:39 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Geneva to Winterthur trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Geneva and Winterthur from £58. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Geneva to Winterthur train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Winterthur by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Winterthur, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Geneva and Winterthur
- 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de Montbrillant.
- Le Bistrot de Charlotte
- Les Brasseurs
- La Matze Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Warwick Geneva
- Hotel Cornavin
- ibis Styles Genève Gare
- Cost CHF 10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 532 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to France, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 14, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Route de l'Aéroport.
- Le Chef Genève Aéroport
- Montreux Jazz Café
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva
- ibis Geneva Airport Hotel
- Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva
- Located in the main hall
- 190 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Geneva city center and other Swiss destinations
- Train: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) connections to Geneva city center and other destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 15
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rudolfstrasse.
- Fu Ji Restaurant
- Restaurant Strauss
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Banana City
- Park Hotel Winterthur
- Sorell Hotel Krone
- Located in the main hall
- 174 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for trains to Zurich, St. Gallen, and other destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Train: S-Bahn lines S11, S12, S26, S29
- Bus: Several lines available
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