The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Zurich
Cheapest price
€65
Average price
€83
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
128
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Zurich will cost around €83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €65.
Of the 128 trains that leave Geneva for Zurich on Fri, Jul 03, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 03 the 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 .
On Fri, Jul 03 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.
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IR 35 2359 | 23594:46 AM3h14Geneva station8:00 AMZurich Altstetten€651One-way2 transfers
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IR 35 2361 | 23616:05 AM2h55Geneva station9:00 AMZurich Altstetten€671One-way2 transfers
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IR 35 2371 | 237111:05 AM2h55Geneva station2:00 PMZurich Altstetten€671One-way2 transfers
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IC 8 843 | 84310:37 PM3h33Geneva station2:10 AMZurich HB€681One-way2 transfers
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IC 8 843 | 843 · SN 11 13704 | 1370410:37 PM3h58Geneva station2:35 AMZurich Altstetten€681One-way3 transfers
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 52312:05 PM2h51Geneva station2:56 PMZurich HB€741One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 52111:05 AM2h51Geneva station1:56 PMZurich HB€711One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 5272:05 PM2h51Geneva station4:56 PMZurich HB€1061One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 5251:05 PM2h51Geneva station3:56 PMZurich HB€731One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 5314:05 PM2h51Geneva station6:56 PMZurich HB€1061One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 52m. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €339.
Distance: 224 km
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€84 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €452 Average price |
5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 52m 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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Live departures
Geneva to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Zurich trains for today, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 | 8:05 AM Geneva station | 2h51 | 10:56 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · IR 35 2365 | 2365 | 8:05 AM Geneva station | 2h55 | 11:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 · RE 48 4918 | 4918 | 8:05 AM Geneva station | 3h05 | 11:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:20 AM Geneva station | 3h08 | 11:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · S 5 18542 | 18542 | 8:20 AM Geneva station | 3h24 | 11:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:20 AM Geneva station | 3h22 | 11:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 2h51 | 11:56 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · IR 35 2367 | 2367 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 2h55 | 12:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 517 · RE 48 4920 | 4920 | 9:05 AM Geneva station | 3h05 | 12:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 9:20 AM Geneva station | 3h22 | 12:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 9:20 AM Geneva station | 3h08 | 12:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · S 5 18546 | 18546 | 9:20 AM Geneva station | 3h24 | 12:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · RE 48 4922 | 4922 | 10:05 AM Geneva station | 3h05 | 1:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 · IR 35 2369 | 2369 | 10:05 AM Geneva station | 2h55 | 1:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1815 | 1815 · IC 5 519 | 519 | 10:05 AM Geneva station | 2h51 | 12:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · S 5 18550 | 18550 | 10:20 AM Geneva station | 3h24 | 1:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 10:20 AM Geneva station | 3h08 | 1:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 10:20 AM Geneva station | 3h22 | 1:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 | 11:05 AM Geneva station | 2h51 | 1:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · RE 48 4924 | 4924 | 11:05 AM Geneva station | 3h05 | 2:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 521 · IR 35 2371 | 2371 | 11:05 AM Geneva station | 2h55 | 2:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 11:20 AM Geneva station | 3h22 | 2:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 11:20 AM Geneva station | 3h08 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · S 5 18554 | 18554 | 11:20 AM Geneva station | 3h24 | 2:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 | 12:05 PM Geneva station | 2h51 | 2:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 · IR 35 2373 | 2373 | 12:05 PM Geneva station | 2h55 | 3:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 523 · RE 48 4926 | 4926 | 12:05 PM Geneva station | 3h05 | 3:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 12:20 PM Geneva station | 3h08 | 3:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 721 | 721 · S 5 18558 | 18558 | 12:20 PM Geneva station | 3h24 | 3:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 12:20 PM Geneva station | 3h22 | 3:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · RE 48 4928 | 4928 | 1:05 PM Geneva station | 3h05 | 4:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 | 1:05 PM Geneva station | 2h51 | 3:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1821 | 1821 · IC 5 525 | 525 · IR 35 2375 | 2375 | 1:05 PM Geneva station | 2h55 | 4:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 723 | 723 | 1:20 PM Geneva station | 3h08 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 723 | 723 | 1:20 PM Geneva station | 3h22 | 4:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 723 | 723 · S 5 18562 | 18562 | 1:20 PM Geneva station | 3h24 | 4:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 2h51 | 4:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 · RE 48 4930 | 4930 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 3h05 | 5:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 · IR 35 2377 | 2377 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 2h55 | 5:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 2:20 PM Geneva station | 3h22 | 5:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 725 | 725 · S 5 18566 | 18566 | 2:20 PM Geneva station | 3h24 | 5:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 2:20 PM Geneva station | 3h08 | 5:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 · IR 35 2379 | 2379 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 2h55 | 6:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 · RE 48 4932 | 4932 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 3h05 | 6:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1825 | 1825 · IC 5 529 | 529 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 2h51 | 5:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 3:20 PM Geneva station | 3h22 | 6:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 3:20 PM Geneva station | 3h08 | 6:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · S 5 18570 | 18570 | 3:20 PM Geneva station | 3h24 | 6:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
9896+ 9223+ 96570 | 3:29 PM Geneva station | 7h31 | 11:00 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 2h51 | 6:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 · RE 48 4934 | 4934 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 3h05 | 7:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1827 | 1827 · IC 5 531 | 531 · IR 35 2381 | 2381 | 4:05 PM Geneva station | 2h55 | 7:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 729 | 729 | 4:20 PM Geneva station | 3h22 | 7:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 729 | 729 · S 5 18574 | 18574 | 4:20 PM Geneva station | 3h24 | 7:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 729 | 729 | 4:20 PM Geneva station | 3h08 | 7:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533 · IR 35 2383 | 2383 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 2h55 | 8:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533 · RE 48 4936 | 4936 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 3h05 | 8:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1829 | 1829 · IC 5 533 | 533 | 5:05 PM Geneva station | 2h51 | 7:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 731 | 731 · S 5 18578 | 18578 | 5:20 PM Geneva station | 3h24 | 8:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 731 | 731 | 5:20 PM Geneva station | 3h22 | 8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 731 | 731 | 5:20 PM Geneva station | 3h08 | 8:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 95 1731 | 1731 · IC 1 731 | 731 | 5:24 PM Geneva station | 3h04 | 8:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 95 1731 | 1731 · IC 1 731 | 731 | 5:24 PM Geneva station | 3h18 | 8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IR 95 1731 | 1731 · IC 1 731 | 731 · S 5 18578 | 18578 | 5:24 PM Geneva station | 3h20 | 8:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 535 | 6:05 PM Geneva station | 2h51 | 8:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 535 · RE 48 4938 | 4938 | 6:05 PM Geneva station | 3h05 | 9:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1831 | 1831 · IC 5 535 | 535 · IR 35 2385 | 2385 | 6:05 PM Geneva station | 2h55 | 9:00 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 733 | 733 | 6:20 PM Geneva station | 3h08 | 9:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 733 | 733 · S 5 18582 | 18582 | 6:20 PM Geneva station | 3h24 | 9:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 733 | 733 | 6:20 PM Geneva station | 3h22 | 9:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 · RE 48 4940 | 4940 | 7:05 PM Geneva station | 3h05 | 10:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 | 7:05 PM Geneva station | 2h51 | 9:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1833 | 1833 · IC 5 537 | 537 · S 5 18584 | 18584 | 7:05 PM Geneva station | 3h09 | 10:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 735 | 735 | 7:20 PM Geneva station | 3h22 | 10:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 735 | 735 | 7:20 PM Geneva station | 3h11 | 10:31 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 735 | 735 · S 5 18586 | 18586 | 7:20 PM Geneva station | 3h24 | 10:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 539 · S 5 18588 | 18588 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 3h09 | 11:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 539 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 2h51 | 10:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1835 | 1835 · IC 5 539 | 539 · RE 48 4942 | 4942 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 3h05 | 11:10 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 737 | 737 | 8:20 PM Geneva station | 3h11 | 11:31 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 737 | 737 · S 5 18590 | 18590 | 8:20 PM Geneva station | 3h24 | 11:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 737 | 737 · S 14 19491 | 19491 | 8:20 PM Geneva station | 3h27 | 11:47 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IR 15 2539 | 2539 · IC 8 839 | 839 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 3h23 | 12:01 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IR 15 2539 | 2539 · IC 8 839 | 839 · S 5 18592 | 18592 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 3h36 | 12:14 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3 transfers | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IR 15 2539 | 2539 · IC 8 839 | 839 · S 9 18992 | 18992 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 3h37 | 12:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IC 5 541 | 541 · IR 13 3293 | 3293 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 3h45 | 12:23 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IC 5 541 | 541 · S 11 19195 | 19195 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 3h45 | 12:23 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18487 | 18487 · IC 5 541 | 541 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 3h32 | 12:10 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 95 1739 | 1739 · IC 1 739 | 739 | 9:20 PM Geneva station | 3h20 | 12:40 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 95 1739 | 1739 · IC 1 739 | 739 · T 17 | 49200 | 9:20 PM Geneva station | 3h42 | 1:02 AM Zurich | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 15 2541 | 2541 · IC 8 841 | 841 | 9:37 PM Geneva station | 3h29 | 1:06 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IC 5 543 | 543 · S 12 19214 | 19214 | 9:37 PM Geneva station | 7h13 | 4:50 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IC 5 543 | 543 | 9:37 PM Geneva station | 3h37 | 1:14 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 15 2541 | 2541 · IC 8 841 | 841 · T 51 | 49939 | 9:37 PM Geneva station | 3h52 | 1:29 AM Zurich | 3 transfers | |
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155 | 10:37 PM Geneva station | 6h46 | 5:23 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155 | 10:37 PM Geneva station | 6h58 | 5:35 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 2155 | 10:37 PM Geneva station | 6h51 | 5:28 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IR 95 1743 | 1743 · IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 · S 5 18522 | 18522 | 11:21 PM Geneva station | 7h23 | 6:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3 transfers | |
IR 95 1743 | 1743 · IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 · IC 1 703 | 703 | 11:21 PM Geneva station | 7h21 | 6:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
IR 95 1743 | 1743 · IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 | 11:21 PM Geneva station | 7h09 | 6:30 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18441 | 18441 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 12:27 AM Geneva station | 7h15 | 7:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18441 | 18441 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 | 12:27 AM Geneva station | 7h01 | 7:28 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RE 33 18441 | 18441 · S 41 24509 | 24509 · IC 1 705 | 705 · S 5 18526 | 18526 | 12:27 AM Geneva station | 7h17 | 7:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3 transfers | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · RE 48 4912 | 4912 | 4:46 AM Geneva station | 3h24 | 8:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 · IR 35 2359 | 2359 | 4:46 AM Geneva station | 3h14 | 8:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1805 | 1805 · IC 5 509 | 509 | 4:46 AM Geneva station | 3h10 | 7:56 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 707 | 707 | 5:20 AM Geneva station | 3h08 | 8:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · S 5 18530 | 18530 | 5:20 AM Geneva station | 3h24 | 8:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 707 | 707 | 5:20 AM Geneva station | 3h22 | 8:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 41 | 41 · IC 1 707 | 707 · S 5 18530 | 18530 | 5:27 AM Geneva station | 3h17 | 8:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
EC 41 | 41 · IC 1 707 | 707 | 5:27 AM Geneva station | 3h15 | 8:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
EC 41 | 41 · IC 1 707 | 707 | 5:27 AM Geneva station | 3h01 | 8:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · IR 35 2361 | 2361 | 6:05 AM Geneva station | 2h55 | 9:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 · RE 48 4914 | 4914 | 6:05 AM Geneva station | 3h05 | 9:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1807 | 1807 · IC 5 511 | 511 | 6:05 AM Geneva station | 2h51 | 8:56 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · S 5 18534 | 18534 | 6:20 AM Geneva station | 3h24 | 9:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 6:20 AM Geneva station | 3h22 | 9:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 6:20 AM Geneva station | 3h08 | 9:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · RE 48 4916 | 4916 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 3h05 | 10:10 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 2 transfers | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 2h51 | 9:56 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 513 · IR 35 2363 | 2363 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 2h55 | 10:00 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 7:20 AM Geneva station | 3h08 | 10:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · S 5 18538 | 18538 | 7:20 AM Geneva station | 3h24 | 10:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 7:20 AM Geneva station | 3h22 | 10:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Geneva to Zurich
Trains from Geneva to Zurich run on average 24 times per day, taking around 5h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €61 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 224 km |
Average train duration 5h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €61 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Geneva to Zurich trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Geneva and Zurich from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Geneva to Zurich
There is a frequent daily train service from Geneva to Zurich with up to two departures an hour from the early hours of the morning. Trains continue to depart until early evening after which there is a less frequent service until late evening. The route is direct and takes just over 2.5 hours.
Which train companies travel from Geneva to Zurich?
Trains from Geneva to Zurich are provided by SBB-CFF-FFS, short for Swiss Federal Railways. This operator is ranked very highly among European operators for both its safety record and the quality of its service. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, bistro catering, business and quiet zones, wifi, luggage space and power outlets.
How long is the train from Geneva to Zurich?
Trains to Zurich from Geneva are all direct and have a journey time of just over 2.5 hours. From Zurich HB, passengers can take a connecting train to Zurich Oerlikon Station if required. This journey takes just a few minutes.
How many trains are there from Geneva to Zurich?
There are over three dozen departures a day on routes from Geneva to Zurich with the same service operating seven days a week. The first train departs in the early hours of the morning and then there are two departures an hour until around 06:00 p.m. A less frequent service continues to operates until late evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Geneva to Zurich?
Departure station:All departures on routes from Geneva to Zurich depart from Geneva Cornavin Station. This is located to the north-west of the city and within five minutes walk of Geneva's historic heart. The station is a busy public transport hub served by trams, taxis and local buses. A direct train also connects it to Geneva Airport. Station facilities include left luggage storage, ATMs, wifi, shops and restaurants.
Arrival station:All trains to Zurich from Geneva arrive at Zurich HB, Zurich's main terminus and the largest station in Switzerland. The station is conveniently located for the city centre and has transport links that include buses, trams and taxis. The station has car parking, left luggage storage, wifi, ATMs, shops and restaurants.
FAQs: Trains from Geneva to Zurich
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Geneva to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Geneva to Zurich
Most Geneva to Zurich trains use the Genève to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Geneva and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Geneva station do trains to Zurich leave from?
Getting to Genève from Geneva city centre
Genève train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
Genève, Cornavin train station facilities and services
Genève, Cornavin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: La Matze Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève, Cornavin: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève, Cornavin.
Getting to Genève-Aéroport from Geneva city centre
Genève-Aéroport is 4 km from Geneva city centre. Public transport options include:
Genève-Aéroport train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Le Chef Genève Aéroport, Montreux Jazz Café
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Genève-Aéroport. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Genève-Aéroport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Genève-Aéroport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève-Aéroport: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva, ibis Geneva Airport Hotel, Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva.
Which Zurich station do trains from Geneva arrive at?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
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