The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Geneva
Cheapest price
€67
Average price
€88
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
142
Distance
224 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €67.
Of the 142 trains that leave Zurich for Geneva on Tue, Jul 07, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jul 07 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, Jul 07 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.
S 5 18591 | 18591 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 250411:46 PM7h19Zurich Altstetten7:05 AMGeneva station€671One-way2 transfers
S 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 250411:46 PM7h19Zürich Oerlikon7:05 AMGeneva station€671One-way2 transfers
IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 250412:02 AM7h03Zurich HB7:05 AMGeneva station€681One-way1 transfer
IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 184408:15 PM3h38Zürich Oerlikon11:53 PMGeneva station€681One-way1 transfer
IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 184408:32 PM3h21Zurich HB11:53 PMGeneva station€681One-way1 transfer
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 181610:04 AM2h51Zurich HB12:55 PMGeneva station€1061One-way1 transfer
IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 18086:04 AM2h51Zurich HB8:55 AMGeneva station€1061One-way1 transfer
IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 182012:04 PM2h51Zurich HB2:55 PMGeneva station€941One-way1 transfer
IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 181811:04 AM2h51Zurich HB1:55 PMGeneva station€961One-way1 transfer
IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 18149:04 AM2h51Zurich HB11:55 AMGeneva station€1061One-way1 transfer
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 €19. 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 €19, and a flight costs an average of €281.
Distance: 224 km
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€85 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest | €423 Average price |
5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m 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
Zurich to Geneva train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Geneva trains for today, Monday, July 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 48 4929 | 4929 · IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 4:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2376 | 2376 · IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 4:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 530 | 530 · IR 90 1830 | 1830 | 5:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 7:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 728 | 728 | 5:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18965 | 18965 · IC 1 728 | 728 | 5:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18565 | 18565 · IC 1 728 | 728 | 5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 728 | 728 | 5:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 8:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4931 | 4931 · IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 5:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2378 | 2378 · IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 5:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 532 | 532 · IR 90 1832 | 1832 | 6:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 8:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 9:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18569 | 18569 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 9:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18969 | 18969 · IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 9:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 730 | 730 | 6:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 9:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4933 | 4933 · IC 5 534 | 534 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 6:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h37 | 10:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2380 | 2380 · IC 5 534 | 534 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 6:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h26 | 10:25 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 534 | 534 · RE 33 18482 | 18482 | 7:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h21 | 10:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h27 | 10:42 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18573 | 18573 · IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h26 | 10:42 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18973 | 18973 · IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h26 | 10:42 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 732 | 732 · IR 95 1734 | 1734 | 7:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h10 | 10:42 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
RE 48 4935 | 4935 · IC 5 536 | 536 · RE 33 18484 | 18484 | 7:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h39 | 11:27 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2384 | 2384 · IC 5 536 | 536 · RE 33 18484 | 18484 | 7:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h28 | 11:27 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 536 | 536 · RE 33 18484 | 18484 | 8:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h23 | 11:27 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440 | 8:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h38 | 11:53 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18577 | 18577 · IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IR 95 1736 | 1736 | 8:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h24 | 11:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S 5 18577 | 18577 · IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440 | 8:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h37 | 11:53 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18977 | 18977 · IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440 | 8:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h37 | 11:53 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18977 | 18977 · IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IR 95 1736 | 1736 | 8:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h24 | 11:40 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
IR 55 1786 | 1786 · IC 51 1638 | 1638 · IR 95 1736 | 1736 | 8:29 PM Zurich HB | 3h11 | 11:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 1 734 | 734 · RE 33 18440 | 18440 | 8:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h21 | 11:53 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18579 | 18579 · IC 5 538 | 538 · EC 46 | 46 | 8:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h21 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18579 | 18579 · IC 5 538 | 538 · RE 33 18486 | 18486 | 8:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h38 | 12:24 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4937 | 4937 · IC 5 538 | 538 · EC 46 | 46 | 8:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h19 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4937 | 4937 · IC 5 538 | 538 · RE 33 18486 | 18486 | 8:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h36 | 12:24 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 538 | 538 · RE 33 18486 | 18486 | 9:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h20 | 12:24 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 5 538 | 538 · EC 46 | 46 | 9:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h03 | 12:07 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18581 | 18581 · IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 1738 | 9:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h23 | 12:39 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18981 | 18981 · IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 1738 | 9:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 12:39 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
IR 55 1788 | 1788 · IC 51 1640 | 1640 · IR 95 1738 | 1738 | 9:29 PM Zurich HB | 3h10 | 12:39 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18583 | 18583 · IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488 | 9:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h36 | 1:22 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
RE 48 4939 | 4939 · IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488 | 9:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h34 | 1:22 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 540 | 540 · RE 33 18488 | 18488 | 10:04 PM Zurich HB | 3h18 | 1:22 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · R 91 6142 | 6142 · IR 95 1702 | 1702 | 10:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 8h36 | 6:51 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · IR 1804 | 1804 | 10:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 8h40 | 6:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18585 | 18585 · IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · R 91 6142 | 6142 | 10:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 8h35 | 6:51 AM Geneva station | 5 transfers | |
S 9 18985 | 18985 · IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · R 91 6142 | 6142 | 10:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 8h35 | 6:51 AM Geneva station | 5 transfers | |
IC 1 738 | 738 · ICE 377 | 377 · R 91 6142 | 6142 · IR 95 1702 | 1702 | 10:32 PM Zurich HB | 8h19 | 6:51 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
S 5 18587 | 18587 · IC 5 542 | 542 · IC 5 504 | 504 · IR 1804 | 1804 | 10:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 8h09 | 6:55 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S 9 18987 | 18987 · IC 5 542 | 542 · IC 5 504 | 504 · IR 1804 | 1804 | 10:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 8h09 | 6:55 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
IC 5 542 | 542 · IC 5 504 | 504 · IR 1804 | 1804 | 11:04 PM Zurich HB | 7h51 | 6:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 5 18591 | 18591 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 11:46 PM Zurich Altstetten | 7h19 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 9 18991 | 18991 · IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 11:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 7h19 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 6 18691 | 18691 · IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 | 11:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 8h04 | 7:55 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
S 11 19193 | 19193 · IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 | 11:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 8h01 | 7:55 AM Geneva station | 4 transfers | |
IC 8 842 | 842 · IR 15 2504 | 2504 | 12:02 AM Zurich HB | 7h03 | 7:05 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19192 | 19192 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · IR 17 2806 | 2806 · IR 15 2506 | 2506 | 12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 8h02 | 8:07 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
IR 37 2290 | 2290 · S 3 17312 | 17312 · IC 51 506 | 506 · IR 90 1806 | 1806 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 7h47 | 7:55 AM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
S 11 19116 | 19116 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h33 | 8:38 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19116 | 19116 · IC 1 704 | 704 · IR 95 1706 | 1706 | 5:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h30 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704 · IR 95 1706 | 1706 | 5:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h28 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
S 14 19416 | 19416 · IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:07 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h31 | 8:38 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 704 | 704 · IR 95 1706 | 1706 | 5:19 AM Zurich HB | 3h16 | 8:35 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 704 | 704 | 5:19 AM Zurich HB | 3h19 | 8:38 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 1808 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h09 | 8:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2354 | 2354 · IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 1808 | 5:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 8:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 508 | 508 · IR 90 1808 | 1808 | 6:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 8:55 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 9:38 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 9:38 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18921 | 18921 · IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 9:38 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 706 | 706 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 9:38 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4909 | 4909 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 6:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 9:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
9206 · 9773 | 6:58 AM Zurich HB | 8h31 | 3:29 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IR 35 2356 | 2356 · IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 6:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 9:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 510 | 510 · IR 90 1810 | 1810 | 7:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 9:55 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 10:38 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18925 | 18925 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 10:38 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 10:38 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 708 | 708 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 10:38 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4911 | 4911 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 7:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2358 | 2358 · IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 7:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 512 | 512 · IR 90 1812 | 1812 | 8:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 10:55 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 11:38 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18929 | 18929 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 11:38 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 11:38 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 710 | 710 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 11:38 AM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4913 | 4913 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 8:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2360 | 2360 · IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 8:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 514 | 514 · IR 90 1814 | 1814 | 9:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 11:55 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 12:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 12:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18933 | 18933 · IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 12:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 712 | 712 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 12:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4915 | 4915 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 9:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2362 | 2362 · IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 9:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 516 | 516 · IR 90 1816 | 1816 | 10:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 12:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 1:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 1:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18937 | 18937 · IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 1:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 714 | 714 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 1:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4917 | 4917 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 10:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2364 | 2364 · IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 10:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 518 | 518 · IR 90 1818 | 1818 | 11:04 AM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 1:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:15 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 2:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18541 | 18541 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 2:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18941 | 18941 · IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:16 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 2:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 716 | 716 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 2:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4919 | 4919 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 11:48 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2366 | 2366 · IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 11:59 AM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 520 | 520 · IR 90 1820 | 1820 | 12:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 2:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 3:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18545 | 18545 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 3:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18945 | 18945 · IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 3:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 718 | 718 | 12:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 3:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4921 | 4921 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 12:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2368 | 2368 · IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 12:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 522 | 522 · IR 90 1822 | 1822 | 1:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 3:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 4:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18949 | 18949 · IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 4:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 5 18549 | 18549 · IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 4:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 720 | 720 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 4:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4923 | 4923 · IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 1:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2370 | 2370 · IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 1:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 524 | 524 · IR 90 1824 | 1824 | 2:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 4:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 5:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18553 | 18553 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 5:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18953 | 18953 · IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 5:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 722 | 722 | 2:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 5:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4925 | 4925 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 2:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2372 | 2372 · IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 2:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 526 | 526 · IR 90 1826 | 1826 | 3:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 5:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 6:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18557 | 18557 · IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 6:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18957 | 18957 · IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 6:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 724 | 724 | 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 6:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 48 4927 | 4927 · IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 3:48 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h07 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IR 35 2374 | 2374 · IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 3:59 PM Zurich Altstetten | 2h56 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
IC 5 528 | 528 · IR 90 1828 | 1828 | 4:04 PM Zurich HB | 2h51 | 6:55 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:15 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h23 | 7:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18561 | 18561 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 3h22 | 7:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18961 | 18961 · IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 3h22 | 7:38 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
IC 1 726 | 726 | 4:32 PM Zurich HB | 3h06 | 7:38 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Geneva
Trains from Zurich to Geneva run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €64 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 224 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 224 km |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €64 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: SBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Geneva trainsSBB, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Geneva 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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Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Trains From Zurich To Geneva: Journey Details
Traveling the scenic route from Zurich to Geneva by train is fast and convenient with frequent departures operated by SBB-CFF-FFS (Swiss Federal Railways). InterCity trains from Zurich to Geneva run around the clock starting at 12.08 a.m. with the last service departing at 11.04 p.m. Most services are direct and take around 2 hours and 40 minutes. A few require a change of train at Biel/Bienne, or two changes at Basel SBB and Delemont.
Return trains from Geneva to Zurich are also available.
Taking the Train from Zurich
Trains to Geneva depart from Zurich Main Train Station (Zürich Hauptbahnhof) located on Bahnhofplatz 7 in the center of the city. The ticket office is open from 5:30 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. each day. Passengers can reach the station on local (S-Bahn) trains from anywhere in the city or from the airport. S-Bahn trains run from 5:30 a.m. until midnight. The station is also a major hub for the Zürich tramway network (Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ)) with many trams and trolleycoaches passing by.
Getting into Geneva by Train
Located just across the border from France, Geneva is Switzerland's most cosmopolitan city and one with something for everyone. The city's many high-end boutiques and emporia offer a fine shopping experience while the lake and the surrounding mountains are ideal for active pursuits such as boating, hiking, and skiing. Trains from Zurich arrive at the Genève-Cornavin railway station located in the centre of town. The station is open all year round until at least 9:00 p.m. Passengers can reach their destinations in and around the city via the coaches and trams operated by Transports Publics Genevois that stop directly outside the station. Tickets are available at machines next to the stops.
FAQs: Trains from Zurich to Geneva
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Geneva 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 Geneva, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich to Geneva
Most Zurich to Geneva trains use the Zürich HB to Genève station pair, with some services arriving at Genève, Cornavin. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Geneva leave from?
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.
Which Geneva station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
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.
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