- Must visit
Kunsthaus Zürich
Major art museum with Swiss and European works from the Middle Ages to today, ideal for a broad overview of Zurich’s cultural life.
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
123
Distance
224 km
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.
The average ticket from Geneva to Zurich will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Of the 123 trains that leave Geneva for Zurich every day 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 224 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 51 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.
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 15 2541 | 2541 · IC 8 841 | 841
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IC 5 543 | 543
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 535
IR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 539
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 53m. 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 coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £199.
Distance: 224 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£68 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £349 Average Price |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Zurich trains for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IR 35 2371 | 2371 | 11:05 Geneva station | 2h55 | 14:00 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 | 11:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 13:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · RE 48 4924 | 4924 | 11:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 14:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 11:35 Geneva station | 3h07 | 14:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · S 5 18554 | 18554 | 11:35 Geneva station | 3h09 | 14:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 11:35 Geneva station | 2h53 | 14:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 · RE 48 4926 | 4926 | 12:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 15:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IR 35 2373 | 2373 | 12:05 Geneva station | 2h55 | 15:00 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 | 12:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 14:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9770 · 9219 | On time 12:27 Geneva station | 7h59 | 20:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 12:35 Geneva station | 3h07 | 15:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 12:35 Geneva station | 2h53 | 15:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 721 | 721 · S 5 18558 | 18558 | 12:35 Geneva station | 3h09 | 15:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 | 13:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 15:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · IR 35 2375 | 2375 | 13:05 Geneva station | 2h55 | 16:00 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · RE 48 4928 | 4928 | 13:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 16:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 1 723 | 723 | 13:35 Geneva station | 3h07 | 16:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 723 | 723 · S 5 18562 | 18562 | 13:35 Geneva station | 3h09 | 16:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 1 723 | 723 | 13:35 Geneva station | 2h53 | 16:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 · IR 35 2377 | 2377 | 14:05 Geneva station | 2h55 | 17:00 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 · RE 48 4930 | 4930 | 14:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 17:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 | 14:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 16:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9774 · 9223 | 14:27 Geneva station | 7h59 | 22:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 14:35 Geneva station | 3h07 | 17:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 725 | 725 · S 5 18566 | 18566 | 14:35 Geneva station | 3h09 | 17:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 14:35 Geneva station | 2h53 | 17:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 · RE 48 4932 | 4932 | 15:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 18:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 | 15:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 17:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 · IR 35 2379 | 2379 | 15:05 Geneva station | 2h55 | 18:00 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
96570+ 12182+ 9223 | 15:24 Geneva station | 7h02 | 22:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 15:35 Geneva station | 3h07 | 18:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 15:35 Geneva station | 2h53 | 18:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · S 5 18570 | 18570 | 15:35 Geneva station | 3h09 | 18:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 | 16:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 18:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 · IR 35 2381 | 2381 | 16:05 Geneva station | 2h55 | 19:00 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 · RE 48 4934 | 4934 | 16:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 19:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 1 729 | 729 · S 5 18574 | 18574 | 16:35 Geneva station | 3h09 | 19:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 1 729 | 729 | 16:35 Geneva station | 3h07 | 19:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 729 | 729 | 16:35 Geneva station | 2h53 | 19:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533 · RE 48 4936 | 4936 | 17:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 20:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533 · IR 35 2383 | 2383 | 17:05 Geneva station | 2h55 | 20:00 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533 | 17:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 19:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 1 731 | 731 | 17:31 Geneva station | 3h11 | 20:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 731 | 731 | 17:31 Geneva station | 2h57 | 20:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 731 | 731 · S 5 18578 | 18578 | 17:31 Geneva station | 3h13 | 20:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 535 | 18:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 20:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 535 · RE 48 4938 | 4938 | 18:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 21:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 535 · IR 35 2385 | 2385 | 18:05 Geneva station | 2h55 | 21:00 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IC 1 733 | 733 | 18:35 Geneva station | 2h53 | 21:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 733 | 733 | 18:35 Geneva station | 3h07 | 21:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 733 | 733 · S 5 18582 | 18582 | 18:35 Geneva station | 3h09 | 21:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 · RE 48 4940 | 4940 | 19:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 22:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 | 19:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 21:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 · S 5 18584 | 18584 | 19:05 Geneva station | 3h09 | 22:14 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IC 1 735 | 735 · S 5 18586 | 18586 | 19:35 Geneva station | 3h09 | 22:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 1 735 | 735 | 19:35 Geneva station | 3h07 | 22:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 735 | 735 | 19:35 Geneva station | 2h56 | 22:31 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 539 · RE 48 4942 | 4942 | 20:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 23:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 539 · S 5 18588 | 18588 | 20:05 Geneva station | 3h09 | 23:14 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 539 | 20:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 22:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 1 737 | 737 · S 5 18590 | 18590 | 20:35 Geneva station | 3h09 | 23:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 1 737 | 737 · S 14 19491 | 19491 | 20:35 Geneva station | 3h12 | 23:47 Zürich Oerlikon | 1 change | |
IC 1 737 | 737 | 20:35 Geneva station | 2h56 | 23:31 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IC 5 541 | 541 · S 11 19195 | 19195 | 20:38 Geneva station | 3h45 | 0:23 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IC 5 541 | 541 · IR 13 3293 | 3293 | 20:38 Geneva station | 3h45 | 0:23 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IR 15 2539 | 2539 · IC 8 839 | 839 · S 5 18592 | 18592 | 20:38 Geneva station | 3h36 | 0:14 Zurich Altstetten | 3 changes | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IC 5 541 | 541 | 20:38 Geneva station | 3h32 | 0:10 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IR 15 2539 | 2539 · IC 8 839 | 839 | 20:38 Geneva station | 3h23 | 0:01 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IR 15 2539 | 2539 · IC 8 839 | 839 · S 9 18992 | 18992 | 20:38 Geneva station | 3h37 | 0:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1739 | 1739 · IC 1 739 | 739 | 21:24 Geneva station | 3h16 | 0:40 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 95 1739 | 1739 · IC 1 739 | 739 · T 17 | 53769 | 21:24 Geneva station | 3h38 | 1:02 Zurich | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IC 5 543 | 543 | 21:38 Geneva station | 3h36 | 1:14 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IC 5 543 | 543 · S 12 19214 | 19214 | 21:38 Geneva station | 7h12 | 4:50 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 15 2541 | 2541 · IC 8 841 | 841 | 21:38 Geneva station | 3h28 | 1:06 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 15 2541 | 2541 · IC 8 841 | 841 · T 51 | 54589 | 21:38 Geneva station | 3h51 | 1:29 Zurich | 3 changes | |
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155 | 22:39 Geneva station | 6h44 | 5:23 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155 | 22:39 Geneva station | 6h56 | 5:35 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155 | 22:39 Geneva station | 6h49 | 5:28 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IR 95 1743 | 1743 · IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 | 23:15 Geneva station | 7h15 | 6:30 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IR 95 1743 | 1743 · IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 · S 5 18522 | 18522 | 23:15 Geneva station | 7h29 | 6:44 Zurich Altstetten | 3 changes | |
IR 95 1743 | 1743 · IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 · IC 1 703 | 703 | 23:15 Geneva station | 7h27 | 6:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
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RE 33 18441 | 18441 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 · S 5 18526 | 18526 | 0:27 Geneva station | 7h17 | 7:44 Zurich Altstetten | 3 changes | |
RE 33 18441 | 18441 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 0:27 Geneva station | 7h01 | 7:28 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE 33 18441 | 18441 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 0:27 Geneva station | 7h15 | 7:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 | 4:46 Geneva station | 3h10 | 7:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IR 35 2359 | 2359 | 4:46 Geneva station | 3h14 | 8:00 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · RE 48 4912 | 4912 | 4:46 Geneva station | 3h24 | 8:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IC 1 707 | 707 | 5:33 Geneva station | 3h09 | 8:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · S 5 18530 | 18530 | 5:33 Geneva station | 3h11 | 8:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 1 707 | 707 | 5:33 Geneva station | 2h55 | 8:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IR 35 2361 | 2361 | 6:05 Geneva station | 2h55 | 9:00 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · RE 48 4914 | 4914 | 6:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 9:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 | 6:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 8:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 6:35 Geneva station | 3h07 | 9:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · S 5 18534 | 18534 | 6:35 Geneva station | 3h09 | 9:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 6:35 Geneva station | 2h53 | 9:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IR 35 2363 | 2363 | 7:05 Geneva station | 2h55 | 10:00 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · RE 48 4916 | 4916 | 7:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 10:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 | 7:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 9:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
12183+ 96554+ 9211 | 7:24 Geneva station | 7h02 | 14:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · S 5 18538 | 18538 | 7:35 Geneva station | 3h09 | 10:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 7:35 Geneva station | 3h07 | 10:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 7:35 Geneva station | 2h53 | 10:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 35 2365 | 2365 | 8:05 Geneva station | 2h55 | 11:00 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · RE 48 4918 | 4918 | 8:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 11:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 | 8:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 10:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
9764 · 9213 | 8:21 Geneva station | 8h05 | 16:26 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:35 Geneva station | 3h07 | 11:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · S 5 18542 | 18542 | 8:35 Geneva station | 3h09 | 11:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:35 Geneva station | 2h53 | 11:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 | 9:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 11:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · RE 48 4920 | 4920 | 9:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 12:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IR 35 2367 | 2367 | 9:05 Geneva station | 2h55 | 12:00 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
12176+ 96558+ 9213 | 9:24 Geneva station | 7h02 | 16:26 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 9:35 Geneva station | 2h53 | 12:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · S 5 18546 | 18546 | 9:35 Geneva station | 3h09 | 12:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 9:35 Geneva station | 3h07 | 12:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 | 10:05 Geneva station | 2h51 | 12:56 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · RE 48 4922 | 4922 | 10:05 Geneva station | 3h05 | 13:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 35 2369 | 2369 | 10:05 Geneva station | 2h55 | 13:00 Zurich Altstetten | 2 changes | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · S 5 18550 | 18550 | 10:35 Geneva station | 3h09 | 13:44 Zurich Altstetten | 1 change | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 10:35 Geneva station | 2h53 | 13:28 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 10:35 Geneva station | 3h07 | 13:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Geneva to Zurich run on average 25 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 224 km |
Average train duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Zurich — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zurich trip today.
Major art museum with Swiss and European works from the Middle Ages to today, ideal for a broad overview of Zurich’s cultural life.
National museum in a castle-like building near the main station, presenting Swiss history, design, and everyday life through varied displays.
Leading design museum with changing exhibitions on architecture, graphics, fashion, and product design in a well-run central venue.
Zurich’s best-known shopping boulevard, lined with elegant buildings, trams, and easy walks between the station, lake, and old town.
Historic old-town quarter of lanes, squares, churches, and river views, ideal for walking, sightseeing, and discovering Zurich’s medieval core.
Hilltop viewpoint and green area above the city, known for broad panoramas, woodland paths, and a quick escape from the urban centre.
Veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, traditionally served with rösti. It is Zurich’s signature dish and a classic of local taverns.
Pan-fried grated potato cake, crisp outside and soft inside. A Swiss staple closely linked with Zurich and often served with meat, eggs or cheese.
Melted cheese blended with white wine and kirsch, eaten by dipping bread. A beloved Swiss communal dish, especially in colder months.
Classic Zurich restaurant known for Zürcher Geschnetzeltes and other Swiss specialities in an elegant old-town atmosphere.
Traditional Swiss beer hall serving fondue, rösti and sausages in a lively, wood-panelled setting near the station.
Long-running vegetarian restaurant with a large buffet and Swiss-international dishes in a bright, central setting.
Very high prices for hotels, dining and transport. Zurich costs more than most European city breaks, especially in central tourist areas.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and small café bills.
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Zürich HB -> Zürich HB
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Geneva to Zurich trains use the Genève to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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