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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Zurich to Geneva
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€22
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zurich to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Geneva will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 5 buses that leave Zurich for Geneva on Fri, Dec 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct buses cover the 224 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Geneva
Omio 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 bus with prices starting from €18. 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 bus costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €359.
Distance: 224 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price | €479 Average price |
3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Geneva bus times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Geneva buses for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 PM Zurich | 3h30 | 7:30 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:30 PM Zurich | 3h30 | 8:00 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:30 PM Zurich | 3h00 | 9:30 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:30 PM Zurich | 3h20 | 10:50 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:30 PM Zurich | 3h20 | 1:50 AM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:20 AM Zurich | 3h20 | 12:40 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zurich to Geneva
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Buses from Zurich to Geneva run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 224 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 224 km |
Average bus duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:56 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Zurich to GenevaYou can travel by bus between Zurich to Geneva with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as €18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Zurich to Geneva
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Zurich to Geneva
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 31, 33, 46 Train: S2, S5, S6, S7, S8, S14, S16 Tram: 4, 13, 17
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