Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB train with SBB

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept

Cheapest price on 19 Sept

£53

Average ticket price on 19 Sept

£63

Fastest journey on 19 Sept

3 h 1 m

Average journey duration on 19 Sept

3 h 1 m

Trains on 19 Sept

23

Distance

225 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.

Fast trains

On Sat 19 Sept, we found 23 trains from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB, including 9 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 225 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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.

  • SBBIC 901 | 901
    5:253h03
    Genève-Aéroport
    8:28Zurich HB
    £531One-way
    0 changes
  • SBBRE 33 18457 | 18457 · IC 5 511 | 511
    5:303h26
    Genève-Aéroport
    8:56Zurich HB
    £551One-way
    1 change
  • SBBIC 1455 | 1455 · IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511
    5:453h11
    Genève-Aéroport
    8:56Zurich HB
    £561One-way
    2 changes
  • SBBIR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523
    11:553h01
    Genève-Aéroport
    14:56Zurich HB
    £561One-way
    1 change
  • SBBIR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525
    12:553h01
    Genève-Aéroport
    15:56Zurich HB
    £571One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a flight costs an average of £404.

Distance: 225 km

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Train
Most popular
Coach
Flight
Driving

£72

Average Price

£19

Average Price

Cheapest

£404

Average Price

£85

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 36m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 15m

Average total duration

4h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 37m

Average total duration

1h 37m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

3h 20m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

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Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB is a coach with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB:

A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB costing on average £72.

A coach is £384 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB costing on average £404.

The fastest way to travel from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 37m.

Other travel options to Zurich HB take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 6m.

Coach takes on average 4h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Genève-Aéroport and Zurich HB including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 14m faster (3h 6m by train vs 3h 20m by car) and roughly £13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£72 vs £85). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with SBB.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB train times

The table below shows live departures for Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
SBBIR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 5157:55 Genève-Aéroport
3h01
10:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1 713 | 7138:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h03
11:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 5178:55 Genève-Aéroport
3h01
11:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1 715 | 7159:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h03
12:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 5199:55 Genève-Aéroport
3h01
12:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1 717 | 71710:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h03
13:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 52110:55 Genève-Aéroport
3h01
13:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1 719 | 71911:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h03
14:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 52311:55 Genève-Aéroport
3h01
14:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1 721 | 72112:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h03
15:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 52512:55 Genève-Aéroport
3h01
15:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1 723 | 72313:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h03
16:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 52713:55 Genève-Aéroport
3h01
16:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1 725 | 72514:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h03
17:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 52914:55 Genève-Aéroport
3h01
17:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1 727 | 72715:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h03
18:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 53115:55 Genève-Aéroport
3h01
18:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1 729 | 72916:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h03
19:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 53316:55 Genève-Aéroport
3h01
19:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1 731 | 73117:21 Genève-Aéroport
3h07
20:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 53517:55 Genève-Aéroport
3h01
20:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1 733 | 73318:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h03
21:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 53718:55 Genève-Aéroport
3h01
21:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1 735 | 73519:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h03
22:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 53919:55 Genève-Aéroport
3h01
22:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1 737 | 73720:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h06
23:31 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
Saturday 19 September
SBBRE 33 18443 | 18443 · IR 15 2503 | 2503 · B N17 91705 | 91705 · IR 35 2353 | 23531:00 Genève-Aéroport
5h06
6:06 Zurich HB3 changes
SBBB 10 | 549609 · RE 33 18445 | 18445 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · RE 3 4005 | 40051:46 Genève-Aéroport
5h42
7:28 Zurich HB4 changes
SBBB 10 | 549616 · RE 33 18401 | 18401 · IC 5 509 | 5093:18 Genève-Aéroport
4h38
7:56 Zurich HB2 changes
SBBIC 901 | 9015:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h03
8:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBRE 33 18457 | 18457 · IC 5 511 | 5115:30 Genève-Aéroport
3h26
8:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1455 | 1455 · IC 81 809 | 8095:45 Genève-Aéroport
3h13
8:58 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 1455 | 1455 · IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 5115:45 Genève-Aéroport
3h11
8:56 Zurich HB2 changes
SBBIC 1 709 | 7096:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h03
9:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect
SBBIR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 5136:55 Genève-Aéroport
3h01
9:56 Zurich HB1 change
SBBIC 903 | 9037:25 Genève-Aéroport
3h03
10:28 Zurich HB0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB

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Trains from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:10, the last at 22:19. The fastest train covers the 225 km distance in 2h 54m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19
Distance
225 km
Average train duration
3h 6m
Cheapest ticket price
£51
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
2h 54m
First train
3:10
Last train
22:19
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Sun
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sun
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £19

Train companies: SBB from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB trainsSBB trains will get you between Genève-Aéroport and Zurich HB from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SBB

About
SBB is Switzerland’s national railway company, operating a wide range of train services including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and international InterCityExpress connections. InterCity trains reach speeds of up to 200 km/h for fast travel between major cities, while Regio trains provide slower, more frequent local services. Ticket options include Standard and First Class, as well as passes and discounts such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard amenities may feature Wi-Fi, power outlets, and restaurant cars. Popular routes include Zurich–Geneva, Basel–Bern, and Geneva–Lausanne.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SBB Duration
2h 54m
Cheapest SBB Price
£51
SBB frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant cars on long-distance trains, bistro service available. First class receives at-seat service
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional in 2nd class for fee, included in 1st class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available with advance notice
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require half-price ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB 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 HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £51, while the average price tends to be around £72.
The train journey from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB covers a distance of 225 km and takes approximately 2h 54m. Trains run 8 per day.
The train distance from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB is 225 km.
The first train from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB leaves at 3:10.
The last train from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB departs at 22:19.
Trains from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB.
Yes, there is a direct train between Genève-Aéroport and Zurich HB. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by SBB.
To get from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
There is no night train service from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB.
The cheapest way to get from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB is by coach, costing approximately £19.
Booking trains from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HB offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque Swiss countryside, showcasing lakes, mountains, and charming villages.
A day trip from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HB is not feasible as the travel time is 2h 54m. However, there are 9 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Genève-Aéroport and Zurich HB

Most Genève-Aéroport to Zurich HB trains use the Genève to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Genève-Aéroport and Zurich HB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Geneva
Arrival train stations in Zurich
Genève-AéroportRoute de l'Aéroport 21, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland+41 900 300 300WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Genève-Aéroport from Geneva city centre

Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus274 · 19m · £4 · every ~2 min
10 · 20m · £8 · every ~11 min
5, 10 · 27m · £8 · every ~24 min

Genève-Aéroport train station facilities and services

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 and drink

Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.

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