The cheapest and fastest trains from Geneva to Zurich
Cheapest price
€60
Average price
€84
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
122
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 €84 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €60.
Of the 122 trains that leave Geneva for Zurich on Tue, May 19, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 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 Tue, May 19 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.
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 215510:37 PM6h46Geneva station5:23 AMZurich Altstetten€601One-way2 transfers
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 215510:37 PM6h58Geneva station5:35 AMZürich Oerlikon€621One-way2 transfers
RE 33 18491 | 18491 · IR 15 2543 | 2543 · IR 2155 | 215510:37 PM6h51Geneva station5:28 AMZurich HB€621One-way2 transfers
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IR 15 2541 | 2541 · IC 8 841 | 8419:37 PM3h29Geneva station1:06 AMZurich HB€631One-way2 transfers
RE 33 18489 | 18489 · IC 5 543 | 5439:37 PM3h37Geneva station1:14 AMZurich HB€631One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1813 | 1813 · IC 5 517 | 5179:05 AM2h51Geneva station11:56 AMZurich HB€731One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1809 | 1809 · IC 5 513 | 5137:05 AM2h51Geneva station9:56 AMZurich HB€801One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1817 | 1817 · IC 5 521 | 52111:05 AM2h51Geneva station1:56 PMZurich HB€721One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 5158:05 AM2h51Geneva station10:56 AMZurich HB€1071One-way1 transfer
IR 90 1819 | 1819 · IC 5 523 | 52312:05 PM2h51Geneva station2:56 PMZurich HB€771One-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, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
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 | |
IC 1 707 | 707 | 5:33 AM Geneva station | 2h55 | 8:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 707 | 707 | 5:33 AM Geneva station | 3h09 | 8:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 707 | 707 · S 5 18530 | 18530 | 5:33 AM Geneva station | 3h11 | 8:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 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 | 6:05 AM Geneva station | 2h51 | 8:56 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
9760 · 9211 | On time 6:28 AM Geneva station | 7h58 | 2:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 9:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 709 | 709 · S 5 18534 | 18534 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 3h09 | 9:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 709 | 709 | 6:35 AM Geneva station | 2h53 | 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 | 7:35 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 10:42 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 711 | 711 | 7:35 AM Geneva station | 2h53 | 10:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 711 | 711 · S 5 18538 | 18538 | 7:35 AM Geneva station | 3h09 | 10:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 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 | |
IR 90 1811 | 1811 · IC 5 515 | 515 | 8:05 AM Geneva station | 2h51 | 10:56 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9764 · 9213 | 8:29 AM Geneva station | 7h57 | 4:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 2h53 | 11:28 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 713 | 713 · S 5 18542 | 18542 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 3h09 | 11:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 713 | 713 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 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 | 9:35 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 12:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 715 | 715 · S 5 18546 | 18546 | 9:35 AM Geneva station | 3h09 | 12:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 715 | 715 | 9:35 AM Geneva station | 2h53 | 12:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
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 | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 10:35 AM Geneva station | 2h53 | 1:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 717 | 717 · S 5 18550 | 18550 | 10:35 AM Geneva station | 3h09 | 1:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 717 | 717 | 10:35 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 1:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | 11:05 AM Geneva station | 2h51 | 1:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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 | 11:35 AM Geneva station | 2h53 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 719 | 719 | 11:35 AM Geneva station | 3h07 | 2:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 719 | 719 · S 5 18554 | 18554 | 11:35 AM Geneva station | 3h09 | 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 | |
9770 · 9219 | 12:29 PM Geneva station | 7h57 | 8:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 721 | 721 · S 5 18558 | 18558 | 12:35 PM Geneva station | 3h09 | 3:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 12:35 PM Geneva station | 2h53 | 3:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 721 | 721 | 12:35 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 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 | 1:35 PM Geneva station | 2h53 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 723 | 723 | 1:35 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 4:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 723 | 723 · S 5 18562 | 18562 | 1:35 PM Geneva station | 3h09 | 4:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 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 | |
IR 90 1823 | 1823 · IC 5 527 | 527 | 2:05 PM Geneva station | 2h51 | 4:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
9774 · 9223 | 2:29 PM Geneva station | 7h57 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 2h53 | 5:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 725 | 725 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 5:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 725 | 725 · S 5 18566 | 18566 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 3h09 | 5:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
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 | 3:05 PM Geneva station | 2h51 | 5:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
96570+ 9896+ 9223 | 3:29 PM Geneva station | 6h57 | 10:26 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 3:35 PM Geneva station | 2h53 | 6:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 727 | 727 | 3:35 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 6:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 727 | 727 · S 5 18570 | 18570 | 3:35 PM Geneva station | 3h09 | 6:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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 | |
IC 1 729 | 729 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 7:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 729 | 729 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 2h53 | 7:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 729 | 729 · S 5 18574 | 18574 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 3h09 | 7:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
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 | 5:31 PM Geneva station | 3h13 | 8:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 731 | 731 | 5:31 PM Geneva station | 2h57 | 8:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 731 | 731 | 5:31 PM Geneva station | 3h11 | 8:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
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 | 6:05 PM Geneva station | 2h51 | 8:56 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 733 | 733 · S 5 18582 | 18582 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 3h09 | 9:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 733 | 733 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 9:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 733 | 733 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 2h53 | 9:28 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 · 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 · S 5 18584 | 18584 | 7:05 PM Geneva station | 3h09 | 10:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 735 | 735 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 3h07 | 10:42 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 735 | 735 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 2h56 | 10:31 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 735 | 735 · S 5 18586 | 18586 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 3h09 | 10:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 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 | |
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 · S 5 18588 | 18588 | 8:05 PM Geneva station | 3h09 | 11:14 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 737 | 737 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 2h56 | 11:31 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 1 737 | 737 · S 14 19491 | 19491 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 3h12 | 11:47 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 737 | 737 · S 5 18590 | 18590 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 3h09 | 11:44 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1 transfer | |
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 · 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 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 3h32 | 12:10 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 3h23 | 12:01 AM Zurich HB | 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 | |
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 | 41738 | 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 | 9:37 PM Geneva station | 3h37 | 1:14 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
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 · IR 15 2541 | 2541 · IC 8 841 | 841 · T 51 | 42332 | 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 42 19042 | 19042 | 11:21 PM Geneva station | 7h24 | 6:45 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3 transfers | |
IR 95 1743 | 1743 · IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 · S 14 19423 | 19423 | 11:21 PM Geneva station | 7h26 | 6:47 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3 transfers | |
IR 95 1743 | 1743 · IC 51 1645 | 1645 · IR 55 1757 | 1757 | 11:21 PM Geneva station | 7h12 | 6:33 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
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 · S 5 18526 | 18526 | 12:27 AM Geneva station | 7h17 | 7:44 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3 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 | |
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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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Geneva to Zurich
- 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de Montbrillant.
- Le Bistrot de Charlotte
- Les Brasseurs
- La Matze Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Warwick Geneva
- Hotel Cornavin
- ibis Styles Genève Gare
- Cost CHF 10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 532 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to France, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 14, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Route de l'Aéroport.
- Le Chef Genève Aéroport
- Montreux Jazz Café
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Novotel Suites Geneva
- ibis Geneva Airport Hotel
- Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva
- Located in the main hall
- 190 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Geneva city center and other Swiss destinations
- Train: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) connections to Geneva city center and other destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 15
- 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 Andreasstrasse and Franklinstrasse.
- Negishi Sushi Bar
- Le Muh
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Courtyard Zurich North
- Swissotel Zurich
- Hotel Sternen Oerlikon
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, 60 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional and long-distance trains
- Tram: Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S16, S19, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
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