- Must visit
Musée d'art et d'histoire
Major art and archaeology museum with collections from antiquity to modern works. A rewarding choice for a broad cultural visit.
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
134
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Geneva will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Of the 134 trains that leave Zurich for Geneva every day 27 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.
S 5 18591 | 18591 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504
IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504
IC 5 542 | 542 · IC 5 504 | 504 · IR 1804 | 1804
S 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504
S 5 18587 | 18587 · IC 5 542 | 542 · IC 5 504 | 504 · IR 1804 | 1804
IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822
IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824
IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820
IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814
IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Geneva 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 1h 20m. 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 £239.
Distance: 224 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£67 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest | £325 Average Price |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m 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 Zurich to Geneva trains for today, Wednesday 19 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:32 Zurich HB | 3h06 | 15:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 12:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 15:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 12:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 15:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 13:04 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 15:55 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 13:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 16:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18549 | 18549 · IC 1 720 | 720 | 13:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 16:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IC 1 720 | 720 | 13:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 16:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 13:32 Zurich HB | 3h06 | 16:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
9222 · 9781 | On time 13:34 Zurich HB | 8h02 | 21:36 Geneva station | 1 change | |
9222+ 12177+ 96522 | On time 13:34 Zurich HB | 7h06 | 20:40 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 13:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 16:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2370 | 2370 · IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 13:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 16:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 14:04 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 16:55 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 722 | 722 | 14:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 17:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18553 | 18553 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 14:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 17:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 9 18953 | 18953 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 14:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 17:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 722 | 722 | 14:32 Zurich HB | 3h06 | 17:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 14:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 17:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2372 | 2372 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 14:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 17:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 15:04 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 17:55 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 724 | 724 | 15:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 18:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18557 | 18557 · IC 1 724 | 724 | 15:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 18:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 9 18957 | 18957 · IC 1 724 | 724 | 15:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 18:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 724 | 724 | 15:32 Zurich HB | 3h06 | 18:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
9226+ 12180+ 96530 | 15:34 Zurich HB | 7h06 | 22:40 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4927 | 4927 · IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 15:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 18:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2374 | 2374 · IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 15:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 18:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 16:04 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 18:55 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 726 | 726 | 16:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 19:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18561 | 18561 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 16:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 19:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 9 18961 | 18961 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 16:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 19:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 726 | 726 | 16:32 Zurich HB | 3h06 | 19:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 16:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 19:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2376 | 2376 · IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 16:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 19:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 17:04 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 19:55 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 728 | 728 | 17:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 20:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18565 | 18565 · IC 1 728 | 728 | 17:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 20:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 9 18965 | 18965 · IC 1 728 | 728 | 17:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 20:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 728 | 728 | 17:32 Zurich HB | 3h06 | 20:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 17:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 20:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2378 | 2378 · IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 17:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 20:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 18:04 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 20:55 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 18:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 21:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18569 | 18569 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 18:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 21:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 9 18969 | 18969 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 18:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 21:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 18:32 Zurich HB | 3h06 | 21:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 5 534 | 534 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 18:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h38 | 22:26 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2380 | 2380 · IC 5 534 | 534 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 18:59 Zurich Altstetten | 3h27 | 22:26 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 534 | 534 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 19:04 Zurich HB | 3h22 | 22:26 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 19:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h30 | 22:45 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 5 18573 | 18573 · IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 19:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h29 | 22:45 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
S 9 18973 | 18973 · IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 19:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h29 | 22:45 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 19:32 Zurich HB | 3h13 | 22:45 Geneva station | 1 change | |
RE 48 4935 | 4935 · IC 5 536 | 536 · RE 33 18484 | 18484 | 19:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h40 | 23:28 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2384 | 2384 · IC 5 536 | 536 · RE 33 18484 | 18484 | 19:59 Zurich Altstetten | 3h29 | 23:28 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 536 | 536 · RE 33 18484 | 18484 | 20:04 Zurich HB | 3h24 | 23:28 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440 | 20:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h45 | 0:00 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 5 18577 | 18577 · IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440 | 20:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h44 | 0:00 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18577 | 18577 · IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IR 95 1736 | 1736 | 20:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h20 | 23:36 Geneva station | 3 changes | |
S 9 18977 | 18977 · IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440 | 20:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h44 | 0:00 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
S 9 18977 | 18977 · IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IR 95 1736 | 1736 | 20:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h20 | 23:36 Geneva station | 3 changes | |
IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IR 95 1736 | 1736 | 20:29 Zurich HB | 3h07 | 23:36 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440 | 20:32 Zurich HB | 3h28 | 0:00 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 5 18579 | 18579 · IC 5 538 | 538 · RE 33 18486 | 18486 | 20:46 Zurich Altstetten | 3h44 | 0:30 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4937 | 4937 · IC 5 538 | 538 · RE 33 18486 | 18486 | 20:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h42 | 0:30 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 538 | 538 · RE 33 18486 | 18486 | 21:04 Zurich HB | 3h26 | 0:30 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 5 18581 | 18581 · IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 1738 | 21:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h23 | 0:39 Geneva station | 3 changes | |
S 9 18981 | 18981 · IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 1738 | 21:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 0:39 Geneva station | 3 changes | |
IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 1738 | 21:29 Zurich HB | 3h10 | 0:39 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18583 | 18583 · IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488 | 21:46 Zurich Altstetten | 3h36 | 1:22 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
RE 48 4939 | 4939 · IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488 | 21:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h34 | 1:22 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488 | 22:04 Zurich HB | 3h18 | 1:22 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · R 91 6142 | 6142 · IR 95 1702 | 1702 | 22:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 8h08 | 6:23 Geneva station | 3 changes | |
IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · IR 1804 | 1804 | 22:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 8h40 | 6:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18585 | 18585 · IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · R 91 6142 | 6142 | 22:16 Zurich Altstetten | 8h07 | 6:23 Geneva station | 4 changes | |
S 9 18985 | 18985 · IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · R 91 6142 | 6142 | 22:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 8h07 | 6:23 Geneva station | 4 changes | |
IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · R 91 6142 | 6142 · IR 95 1702 | 1702 | 22:32 Zurich HB | 7h51 | 6:23 Geneva station | 3 changes | |
S 5 18587 | 18587 · IC 5 542 | 542 · IC 5 504 | 504 · IR 1804 | 1804 | 22:46 Zurich Altstetten | 8h09 | 6:55 Geneva station | 3 changes | |
S 9 18987 | 18987 · IC 5 542 | 542 · IC 5 504 | 504 · IR 1804 | 1804 | 22:46 Zürich Oerlikon | 8h09 | 6:55 Geneva station | 3 changes | |
IC 5 542 | 542 · IC 5 504 | 504 · IR 1804 | 1804 | 23:04 Zurich HB | 7h51 | 6:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
S 5 18591 | 18591 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 23:46 Zurich Altstetten | 7h19 | 7:05 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
S 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 23:46 Zürich Oerlikon | 7h19 | 7:05 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
S 11 19193 | 19193 · IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 | 23:54 Zurich Altstetten | 8h01 | 7:55 Geneva station | 4 changes | |
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IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 0:02 Zurich HB | 7h03 | 7:05 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 11 19192 | 19192 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IR 15 2506 | 2506 | 0:05 Zurich Altstetten | 8h02 | 8:07 Geneva station | 3 changes | |
IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 · IR 90 1806 | 1806 | 0:08 Zurich HB | 7h47 | 7:55 Geneva station | 3 changes | |
S 11 19116 | 19116 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:05 Zurich Altstetten | 3h33 | 8:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:07 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h31 | 8:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:19 Zurich HB | 3h19 | 8:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 1808 | 5:46 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 8:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2354 | 2354 · IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 1808 | 5:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 8:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 1808 | 6:04 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 8:55 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 9:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 9:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 9:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:32 Zurich HB | 3h06 | 9:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 6:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 9:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2356 | 2356 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 6:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 9:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
9206 · 9773 | 6:59 Zurich HB | 8h37 | 15:36 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 7:04 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 9:55 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 10:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 10:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 10:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:32 Zurich HB | 3h06 | 10:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 7:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 10:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2358 | 2358 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 7:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 10:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 8:04 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 10:55 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 11:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 11:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 11:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:32 Zurich HB | 3h06 | 11:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 8:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 11:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 8:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 11:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 9:04 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 11:55 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 12:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 12:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 12:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:32 Zurich HB | 3h06 | 12:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 9:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 12:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 9:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 12:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 10:04 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 12:55 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 13:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 13:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 13:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:32 Zurich HB | 3h06 | 13:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 10:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 13:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 10:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 13:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 11:04 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 13:55 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 14:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18541 | 18541 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 14:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 14:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:32 Zurich HB | 3h06 | 14:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
9218 · 9777 | 11:34 Zurich HB | 8h02 | 19:36 Geneva station | 1 change | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 11:48 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 14:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IR 35 2366 | 2366 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 11:59 Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 14:55 Geneva station | 2 changes | |
IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 12:04 Zurich HB | 2h51 | 14:55 Geneva station | 1 change | |
IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:15 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 15:38 Geneva station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 5 18545 | 18545 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:16 Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 15:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 15:38 Geneva station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Zurich to Geneva run on average 26 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 224 km |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Major art and archaeology museum with collections from antiquity to modern works. A rewarding choice for a broad cultural visit.
International Red Cross and Red Crescent museum with immersive exhibitions on humanitarian action, conflict and human dignity.
Science museum in a handsome lakeside villa with historic instruments and hands-on displays. Especially enjoyable for curious visitors.
Geneva's Old Town is a maze of lanes, small squares and historic houses. Ideal for walking, viewpoints, shops and quiet corners.
Elegant lakeside promenade and quay facing the Jet d'Eau and Mont Blanc. Excellent for strolling, relaxing and classic city views.
Beloved English-style park with flower clock, statues and lake access. A central green space that suits a gentle city break.
Melted cheese with white wine and kirsch, shared communally. A Swiss classic widely enjoyed in Geneva, especially in winter.
Small perch fillets, usually from Lake Geneva, pan-fried and served simply. A regional favourite tied to the lake’s fishing tradition.
A rich pie of potatoes, leeks, cream and Gruyère. Traditional in nearby western Switzerland and commonly eaten in Geneva.
Long-running traditional restaurant serving fondue, raclette and other Swiss staples in a cosy, rustic atmosphere near the centre.
Historic chocolate shop and tea room known for hot chocolate, pastries and light lunches in an elegant old-town setting.
Classic old-town address for Swiss and Genevan dishes, including fondue and seasonal specialities, in a traditional timbered dining room.
Geneva is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel, dining and transport costs, though public transport is efficient and some hotels include local travel cards.
Service is usually included. Round up in restaurants and cafés or leave 5-10% for excellent service; round up taxi fares modestly.
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Genève-Aéroport station -> Genève-Cornavin, Geneva
Traveling the scenic route from Zurich to Geneva by train is fast and convenient with frequent departures operated by SBB-CFF-FFS (Swiss Federal Railways). InterCity trains from Zurich to Geneva run around the clock starting at 12.08 a.m. with the last service departing at 11.04 p.m. Most services are direct and take around 2 hours and 40 minutes. A few require a change of train at Biel/Bienne, or two changes at Basel SBB and Delemont.
Return trains from Geneva to Zurich are also available.
Trains to Geneva depart from Zurich Main Train Station (Zürich Hauptbahnhof) located on Bahnhofplatz 7 in the center of the city. The ticket office is open from 5:30 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. each day. Passengers can reach the station on local (S-Bahn) trains from anywhere in the city or from the airport. S-Bahn trains run from 5:30 a.m. until midnight. The station is also a major hub for the Zürich tramway network (Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ)) with many trams and trolleycoaches passing by.
Located just across the border from France, Geneva is Switzerland's most cosmopolitan city and one with something for everyone. The city's many high-end boutiques and emporia offer a fine shopping experience while the lake and the surrounding mountains are ideal for active pursuits such as boating, hiking, and skiing. Trains from Zurich arrive at the Genève-Cornavin railway station located in the centre of town. The station is open all year round until at least 9:00 p.m. Passengers can reach their destinations in and around the city via the coaches and trams operated by Transports Publics Genevois that stop directly outside the station. Tickets are available at machines next to the stops.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Geneva 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 Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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