The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Genoa Piazza Principe
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£100
Fastest journey
5 h 6 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Genoa Piazza Principe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Genoa Piazza Principe will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £73.
Of the 10 trains that leave Zurich HB for Genoa Piazza Principe 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 331 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 11 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.
EuroCity 27+
Regionale Veloce 304518:335h24Zurich HB23:57Genoa Piazza Principe£731One-way1 change
EuroCity 25+
Intercity 68717:335h11Zurich HB22:44Genoa Piazza Principe£941One-way1 change
EuroCity 37+
Regionale Veloce 303714:335h45Zurich HB20:18Genoa Piazza Principe£981One-way1 change
EuroCity 151+
Intercity 67312:335h11Zurich HB17:44Genoa Piazza Principe£1021One-way1 change
EuroCity 21+
Intercity 67513:335h11Zurich HB18:44Genoa Piazza Principe£1021One-way1 change
EuroCity 15+
FRECCIABIANCA 86199:335h06Zurich HB14:39Genoa Piazza Principe£1101One-way1 change
EuroCity 25+
Intercity 68717:335h11Zurich HB22:44Genoa Piazza Principe£941One-way1 change
EuroCity 151+
Intercity 67312:335h11Zurich HB17:44Genoa Piazza Principe£1021One-way1 change
EuroCity 21+
Intercity 67513:335h11Zurich HB18:44Genoa Piazza Principe£1021One-way1 change
EuroCity 123+
Intercity 68515:335h11Zurich HB20:44Genoa Piazza Principe£1071One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Zurich HB to Genoa Piazza Principe
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Genoa Piazza Principe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £121.
Distance: 331 km
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Live departures
Zurich HB to Genoa Piazza Principe train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Genoa Piazza Principe trains for today, Thursday 7 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:33 Zurich HB | 5h45 | 17:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:33 Zurich HB | 5h45 | 19:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:33 Zurich HB | 6h07 | 20:40 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 21:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Genoa Piazza Principe
Trains from Zurich HB to Genoa Piazza Principe run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 17:33. The fastest train covers the 331 km distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 331 km |
Average train duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 17:33 |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich HB to Genoa Piazza Principe trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich HB and Genoa Piazza Principe from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich HB to Genoa Piazza Principe train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Genoa Piazza Principe 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 Piazza Principe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich HB and Genoa Piazza Principe
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Acquaverde.
- Ristorante Salgari
- Trattoria dell'Acciughetta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Continental Genova
- Grand Hotel Savoia
- Hotel Britannia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-10 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 11-20 for local and suburban trains
- Hall 3: metro and bus connections
- Metro: Line 1
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
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