The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Genoa
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£107
Fastest journey
5 h 6 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Genoa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Genoa will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
Of the 26 trains that leave Zurich for Genoa every day 2 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 37+
Regionale Veloce 303714:335h45Zurich HB20:18Genoa Piazza Principe£1001One-way1 change
EuroCity 27+
Regionale Veloce 304518:335h24Zurich HB23:57Genoa Piazza Principe£1001One-way1 change
33+
66910:335h11Zurich HB15:44Genoa Piazza Principe£1031One-way1 change
EuroCity 25+
Intercity 68717:335h11Zurich HB22:44Genoa Piazza Principe£1071One-way1 change
EuroCity 19+
Intercity 64111:335h11Zurich HB16:44Genoa Piazza Principe£1071One-way1 change
EuroCity 15+
FRECCIABIANCA 86199:335h06Zurich HB14:39Genoa Piazza Principe£1101One-way1 change
EuroCity 25+
Intercity 68717:335h11Zurich HB22:44Genoa Piazza Principe£1071One-way1 change
EuroCity 19+
Intercity 64111:335h11Zurich HB16:44Genoa Piazza Principe£1071One-way1 change
EuroCity 123+
Intercity 68515:335h11Zurich HB20:44Genoa Piazza Principe£1071One-way1 change
EuroCity 13+
Intercity 6377:335h11Zurich HB12:44Genoa Piazza Principe£1071One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Zurich to Genoa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Genoa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £102.
Distance: 331 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£99 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £314 Average Price |
5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 26m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Genoa train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Genoa trains for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 25+ 9992 | 17:33 Zurich HB | 5h41 | 23:14 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 25+ Intercity 687 | 17:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 22:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
25+ 687 | 17:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 22:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 27+ Regionale Veloce 3045 | 18:33 Zurich HB | 5h24 | 23:57 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
29+ 651 | 19:33 Zurich HB | 12h11 | 7:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 13+ Intercity 637 | 7:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 12:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
13+ 637 | 7:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 12:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 31+ Intercity 665 | 8:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 13:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
31+ 665 | 8:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 13:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ Intercity 669 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 6h11 | 15:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 15+ FRECCIABIANCA 8619 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 5h06 | 14:39 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 33 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 5h19 | 15:52 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
33 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 5h19 | 15:52 Genoa Piazza Principe | 0 changesdirect | |
33+ 669 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 15:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ Intercity 641 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 16:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 19+ 9992 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 11h41 | 23:14 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
19+ 641 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 16:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ 9992 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 10h41 | 23:14 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 151+ Intercity 673 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 17:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
151+ 673 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 17:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ 9992 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 9h41 | 23:14 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 21+ Intercity 675 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 18:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
21+ 675 | 13:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 18:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 37+ Regionale Veloce 3037 | 14:33 Zurich HB | 5h45 | 20:18 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
37+ 679 | 14:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 19:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 123+ 9992 | 15:33 Zurich HB | 7h41 | 23:14 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
EuroCity 123+ Intercity 685 | 15:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 20:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
123+ 685 | 15:33 Zurich HB | 5h11 | 20:44 Genoa Piazza Principe | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Genoa
Trains from Zurich to Genoa run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:35, the last at 18:33. The fastest train covers the 331 km distance in 5h 11m.
Distance 331 km |
Average train duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 11m |
First train 0:35 |
Last train 18:33 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, SBB, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Genoa trainsTrenitalia, SBB, Regionale, Frecciabianca, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Genoa from £23. 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 to Genoa train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Genoa
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Piazza Verdi.
- Ristorante Pizzeria da Toto
- Trattoria Rosmarino
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Bristol Palace
- NH Genova Centro
- Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 4-6 for intercity trains
- Hall 3: platform 7-9 for high-speed trains
- Metro: Line M
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 12
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Lo Scalo
- Trattoria La Ruota
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Esperia
- Hotel Villa Pagoda
- Hotel Astor
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and restrooms
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Train: Regional trains to Genova Brignole and beyond
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