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Palazzo Rosso
Major art museum in a historic palace with works by Van Dyck, Rubens and Italian masters, plus notable decorative interiors.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£21
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£35
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 31 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zermatt to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zermatt to Genoa will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Zermatt to Genoa, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 202 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 38 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zermatt to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £38, while a flight costs an average of £356.
Distance: 202 km
Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£38 Average Price Cheapest | £356 Average Price |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zermatt to Genoa:
A train is £317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zermatt to Genoa costing on average £356.
Other travel options to Genoa take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 58m.
The table below shows live departures for Zermatt to Genoa trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 42 214 | 214+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 5:37 Zermatt Bhf | 14h07 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 42 214 | 214 · IR 95 1708 | 1708+ Regionale Veloce 3037+ EuroCity 45 | 5:37 Zermatt Bhf | 14h41 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 changes | |
R 42 316 | 316 · IR 90 1810 | 1810+ Regionale Veloce 3037+ EuroCity 45 | 6:06 Zermatt Bhf | 14h12 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 changes | |
R 42 316 | 316+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 6:06 Zermatt Bhf | 13h38 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 41 218 | 218+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 6:37 Zermatt Bhf | 13h07 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 41 218 | 218 · IR 95 1710 | 1710+ Regionale Veloce 3037+ EuroCity 45 | 6:37 Zermatt Bhf | 13h41 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 changes | |
R 42 320 | 320+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 7:06 Zermatt Bhf | 12h38 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 42 320 | 320 · IR 90 1812 | 1812+ Regionale Veloce 3037+ EuroCity 45 | 7:06 Zermatt Bhf | 13h12 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 changes | |
R 41 222 | 222 · IR 95 1712 | 1712+ Regionale Veloce 3037+ EuroCity 45 | 7:37 Zermatt Bhf | 12h41 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 changes | |
R 41 222 | 222+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 7:37 Zermatt Bhf | 12h07 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 42 324 | 324+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 8:06 Zermatt Bhf | 11h38 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 41 226 | 226 · IR 95 1714 | 1714+ Regionale Veloce 3037+ EuroCity 45 | 8:37 Zermatt Bhf | 11h41 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 changes | |
R 41 226 | 226+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 8:37 Zermatt Bhf | 11h07 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 42 328 | 328 · IR 90 1816 | 1816+ Regionale Veloce 3037+ EuroCity 45 | 9:06 Zermatt Bhf | 11h12 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 changes | |
R 42 328 | 328+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 9:06 Zermatt Bhf | 10h38 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 41 230 | 230+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 9:37 Zermatt Bhf | 10h07 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 41 230 | 230 · IR 95 1716 | 1716+ Regionale Veloce 3037+ EuroCity 45 | 9:37 Zermatt Bhf | 10h41 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 changes | |
R 42 332 | 332 · IR 90 1818 | 1818+ Regionale Veloce 3037+ EuroCity 45 | 10:06 Zermatt Bhf | 10h12 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 changes | |
R 42 332 | 332+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 10:06 Zermatt Bhf | 9h38 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 41 234 | 234+ Regionale Veloce 3045+ EuroCity 67 | 10:37 Zermatt Bhf | 13h20 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 41 234 | 234+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 10:37 Zermatt Bhf | 9h07 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 41 234 | 234 · IR 95 1718 | 1718+ Regionale Veloce 3037+ EuroCity 45 | 10:37 Zermatt Bhf | 9h41 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 changes | |
R 42 336 | 336+ Regionale Veloce 3045+ EuroCity 67 | 11:06 Zermatt Bhf | 12h51 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 42 336 | 336+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 11:06 Zermatt Bhf | 8h38 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 42 336 | 336 · IR 90 1820 | 1820+ Regionale Veloce 3037+ EuroCity 45 | 11:06 Zermatt Bhf | 9h12 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 changes | |
R 41 238 | 238 · IR 95 1720 | 1720+ Regionale Veloce 3037+ EuroCity 45 | 11:37 Zermatt Bhf | 8h41 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 changes | |
R 41 238 | 238+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 11:37 Zermatt Bhf | 8h07 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 41 238 | 238+ Regionale Veloce 3045+ EuroCity 67 | 11:37 Zermatt Bhf | 12h20 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 42 340 | 340+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 12:06 Zermatt Bhf | 7h38 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 42 340 | 340 · IR 90 1822 | 1822+ Regionale Veloce 3037+ EuroCity 45 | 12:06 Zermatt Bhf | 8h12 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 changes | |
R 42 340 | 340+ Regionale Veloce 3045+ EuroCity 67 | 12:06 Zermatt Bhf | 11h51 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 41 242 | 242 · IR 95 1722 | 1722+ Regionale Veloce 3037+ EuroCity 45 | 12:37 Zermatt Bhf | 7h41 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 3 changes | |
R 41 242 | 242+ Intercity 679+ EuroCity 65 | 12:37 Zermatt Bhf | 7h07 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 41 242 | 242+ Regionale Veloce 3045+ EuroCity 67 | 12:37 Zermatt Bhf | 11h20 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 42 344 | 344+ Regionale Veloce 3045+ EuroCity 67 | 13:06 Zermatt Bhf | 10h51 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 41 246 | 246+ Regionale Veloce 3045+ EuroCity 67 | 13:37 Zermatt Bhf | 10h20 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
R 42 348 | 348+ Regionale Veloce 3045+ EuroCity 67 | 14:06 Zermatt Bhf | 9h51 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Zermatt to Genoa run on average 24 times per day, taking around 5h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 19:33. The fastest train covers the 202 km distance in 5h 1m.
Distance 202 km |
Average train duration 5h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 24 |
Fastest train 5h 1m |
First train 0:42 |
Last train 19:33 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Genoa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Genoa trip today.
Major art museum in a historic palace with works by Van Dyck, Rubens and Italian masters, plus notable decorative interiors.
Sea-focused museum inside the old port area, covering navigation, migration and maritime life with interactive and family-friendly displays.
Refined palace museum displaying paintings, furnishings and frescoed rooms. Ideal for understanding Genoese aristocratic life and art.
Grand central square with fountain, theatres and banks. A practical starting point for exploring the historic centre and main avenues.
Historic street lined with palaces, courtyards and museums. One of Genoa’s most rewarding walks for architecture and city history.
Lively old harbour redeveloped for promenades, museums and sea views. Good for walking, boat trips and an easy family outing.
Chickpea flour pancake baked in a wood oven. A staple Genoese street food, prized for its crisp edges and simple maritime roots.
Twisted pasta with basil, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and Ligurian cheese. Genoa is the historic home of this classic pesto sauce.
Thin layers of dough filled with chard, prescinsêua cheese, eggs and herbs. A festive Ligurian pie strongly linked with Genoese tradition.
Stylish long-running restaurant serving creative Ligurian and Italian cooking in an intimate city-centre dining room.
Historic confectionery and café known for chocolate, pastries and elegant old-world interiors in the city centre.
Traditional bakery-focacceria popular for classic Genoese focaccia and farinata in a casual local setting.
Moderate for Italy: dining and hotels cost less than in Rome or Milan, while local transport and coffee are fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Round up in cafés and taxis, or leave 5-10% in restaurants for notably good service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zermatt to Genoa 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 Genoa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zermatt to Genoa trains use the Zermatt, Bahnhof to Genova Piazza Principe station pair. Use this guide to compare Zermatt and Genoa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zermatt, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zermatt, Bahnhof.
Genova Piazza Principe is 1 km from Genoa city centre. Public transport options include:
Genova Piazza Principe 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: Ristorante Salgari, Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genova Piazza Principe. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genova Piazza Principe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genova Piazza Principe: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Continental Genova, Grand Hotel Savoia, Hotel Britannia.
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