Geneva to Zurich train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
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Train times from Geneva to Zurich
Fastest Journey
2 h 41 m
Average
4 h 7 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
224 km
Of the 15 trains that leave Geneva for Zurich every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Geneva to Zurich
 Distance | 139 miles |
|---|---|
 Average train duration | 2 h 41 min |
 Average train ticket price | £86 (€98) |
 Direct train | Yes |
 Train providers | SBB |
Trains from Geneva to Zurich cover the 139 miles long journey taking on average 2 h 41 min with our travel partners like SBB. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £60, but the average price of train tickets is £86. Travellers depart most frequently from Geneva and arrive in Zurich HB.
Train providers: SBB and SNCF | TGV Lyria trains Geneva to Zurich
For as little as £45 you can travel by train between Geneva and Zurich with SBB and SNCF | TGV Lyria. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.
SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains between Geneva and Zurich. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.
Train information from Geneva to Zurich with SBB:
- Average Duration: 2 h 41 min
- Cheapest Price: £45
Trains from Geneva to Zurich
There is a frequent daily train service from Geneva to Zurich with up to two departures an hour from the early hours of the morning. Trains continue to depart until early evening after which there is a less frequent service until late evening. The route is direct and takes just over 2.5 hours.
Which train companies travel from Geneva to Zurich?
Trains from Geneva to Zurich are provided by SBB-CFF-FFS, short for Swiss Federal Railways. This operator is ranked very highly among European operators for both its safety record and the quality of its service. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, bistro catering, business and quiet zones, wifi, luggage space and power outlets.
How long is the train from Geneva to Zurich?
Trains to Zurich from Geneva are all direct and have a journey time of just over 2.5 hours. From Zurich HB, passengers can take a connecting train to Zurich Oerlikon Station if required. This journey takes just a few minutes.
How many trains are there from Geneva to Zurich?
There are over three dozen departures a day on routes from Geneva to Zurich with the same service operating seven days a week. The first train departs in the early hours of the morning and then there are two departures an hour until around 06:00 p.m. A less frequent service continues to operates until late evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Geneva to Zurich?
Departure station:All departures on routes from Geneva to Zurich depart from Geneva Cornavin Station. This is located to the north-west of the city and within five minutes walk of Geneva's historic heart. The station is a busy public transport hub served by trams, taxis and local buses. A direct train also connects it to Geneva Airport. Station facilities include left luggage storage, ATMs, wifi, shops and restaurants.
Arrival station:All trains to Zurich from Geneva arrive at Zurich HB, Zurich's main terminus and the largest station in Switzerland. The station is conveniently located for the city centre and has transport links that include buses, trams and taxis. The station has car parking, left luggage storage, wifi, ATMs, shops and restaurants.
FAQs: Geneva to Zurich train
Passengers board the train most frequently from Geneva, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Zurich HB, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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