The average train between Zurich and Genoa takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich to Genoa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Zurich and Genoa. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Genoa at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Como S. Giovanni and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Genoa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Genova P.Za Principe station via Como S. Giovanni station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Zurich to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.
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The distance between Zurich and Genoa is 330.8 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Genova P.Za Principe via Como S. Giovanni and Milano Centrale in around 5h 59m.