You can get from Zurich to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
To get from Zurich to Geneva on 17 May we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 139 miles (224 km) | |
Available travel modes | Flight or train | |
Ticket price range | £39 - £99 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • £39 • 2 h 43 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £99 • 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | Swiss or SBB |
Take a flight or train to travel 139 miles (224 km) from Zurich to Geneva. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as £39. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Swiss or SBB among others. Travellers can even take a direct from Zurich to Geneva.
Public transportation between Zurich and Geneva is easily arranged and includes coaches, rail journeys and air travel. There is a regular bus provided by the Eurolines service and numerous train journeys provided by SFF. You can also opt for the drive share service. Alternatively, you may wish to hire a rental car and collect it at Geneva Airport when you land. The city center is located close by and is easily accessible.
Return trips from Geneva to Zurich are also available.
There are regular coaches available for visitors who want to travel from Zurich to Geneva. Coaches from Zurich to Geneva are operated by Eurolines. Coaches take approximately 7:43h to arrive in Geneva. Coaches depart from Zurich Bus-Parkplatz Sihlquai at 7:30 a.m and arrive at Geneva Annemasse Avenue Emile Zola at 3:13 p.m.
There are several regular trains from Zurich to Geneva departing every day. Trains depart from the Zurich Central Station and arrive at Geneva Cornavin. There are direct trains, 1-stop and 2-stop trains provided by rail services. Trains depart between 5:15 a.m. and 22:25 p.m. The train takes between 2:42h and 3:11h to travel between Zurich and Geneva.
Various airlines offer regular flights from Zurich to Geneva including Swiss Air, Air France, Etihad Regional and Lufthansa. Flights depart from Zurich Airport and arrive at Geneva Airport. There are direct, 1 change and 2-change flights available for those wishing to visit Geneva. Non-stop flights from Zurich take approximately 2:38h to arrive in Geneva. Flights depart between 7:00 a.m and 22:45 p.m.
There are 2 ways to travel from Zurich to Geneva including taking a flight or train.
Train services offer the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Geneva. Tickets for a train cost on average £39.
This is compared to other travel options to Geneva:
A train is generally £60 less than a flight for the same journey. A flight costs on average £99 from Zurich to Geneva.
The fastest way from Zurich to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 45 min.
Other travel options between Zurich and Geneva can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Geneva by train can take on average 2 h 43 min.
The Zurich to Geneva distance is approximately 139 miles (224 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Geneva is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Zurich to Geneva as scheduled services by flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Zurich to Geneva:
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