There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Zurich by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
1h 18mCHF 101–265Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Zurich278.6 km
3h 19mCHF 15–17Train
- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2h 53mCHF 90–290Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 55mCHF 20–28Drive 279.3 km
- Drive from Geneva to Zurichcar 279.3 km
2h 55mCHF 46–66
Geneva to Zurich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Zurich is to rideshare which costs SFr 15 - SFr 17 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Zurich is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva Bus Station station and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genève and arriving at Zürich HB. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Geneva and Zurich is 243 km. The road distance is 279.3 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 290.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Geneva to Zurich, including transfers.
Geneva to Zurich bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Geneva Bus Station.
Geneva to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Zurich is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 290 and takes 2h 53m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 28 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?
Swiss flies from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–290 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 100–360
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–290
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–28
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Genève to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Geneva to Zurich bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Geneva to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Zurich is 279 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Geneva to Zurich.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva and Zurich. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.