There are 5 ways to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva 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 Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
50 minCHF 95–260Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 5mCHF 23–38Train
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3h 16mCHF 90–290Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Geneva274.7 km
2h 59mDrive 274.7 km
- Drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Genevacar 274.7 km
2h 59mCHF 45–65
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva is to fly which takes 50 min and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) station to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Geneva Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich Flughafen and arriving at Genève. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Geneva is 231 km. The road distance is 274.7 km.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 290.
It takes approximately 50 min to fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA), including transfers and time at the airport.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich Flughafen station.
The best way to get from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva is to fly which takes 50 min and costs SFr 95 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 290 and takes 3h 16m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland and Geneva, Switzerland?
Swiss and Royal Jordanian fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich Flughafen to Genève hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–290 and the journey takes 3h 16m.
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–290
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–28
- Website
- RegioJet
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Zurich-ZRH to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Zurich Airport Airport to Geneva International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva is 275 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva.
Royal Jordanian and Swiss offer flights from Zurich Airport Airport to Geneva International Airport Airport.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.