What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Geneva region to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Lake Geneva region to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 85 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Geneva region to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Lake Geneva region to Zurich is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Geneva region and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Geneva region to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Villeneuve VD, Eau-Froide and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Lausanne, gare and Lausanne Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Lake Geneva region and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Geneva region to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Villeneuve VD and arriving at Zürich HB via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Lake Geneva region to Zurich?

The distance between Lake Geneva region and Zurich is 248 km. The road distance is 220.5 km.

How do I travel from Lake Geneva region to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Geneva region to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 270.

How long does it take to get from Lake Geneva region to Zurich?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Lake Geneva region to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Geneva region to Zurich bus from?

Lake Geneva region to Zurich bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lausanne Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lake Geneva region to Zurich train from?

Lake Geneva region to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Lake Geneva region to Zurich?

The best way to get from Lake Geneva region to Zurich is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 85 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Lake Geneva region to Zurich bus arrive?

Lake Geneva region to Zurich bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Lake Geneva region to Zurich train arrive?

Lake Geneva region to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lake Geneva region to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Geneva region to Zurich is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Lake Geneva region to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1230+ hotels available in Zurich.

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Geneva region to Zurich by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
3h 21m
CHF 81–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 29m
CHF 30–82
Drive 220.5 km
1. Drive from Lake Geneva region to Zurichcar 220.5 km
2h 20m
CHF 37–53
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Montreux to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
4h 26m
CHF 130–367
Train via Spiez
1. Take the train from Montreux to Zweisimmentrain 30 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to Zürich HBtrain Ic81 / ...
6h 36m
CHF 86–224

Lake Geneva region to Zurich by bus and train

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Distance: 248.1 km
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Lake Geneva region, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lausanne to Zürich HB every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 70–230 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 15–22 and the journey takes 3h.

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