There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Canton of Geneva by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2h 53mCHF 90–270Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 55mCHF 19–28Drive 273.4 km
- Drive from Zurich to Genevacar 273.4 km
3hCHF 45–64Fly
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2h 20mCHF 105–297
Zurich to Canton of Geneva by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Canton of Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 28 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Canton of Geneva is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai station and arriving at Geneva Bus Station station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Genève. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Zurich and Canton of Geneva is 273 km. The road distance is 273.4 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Canton of Geneva without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270.
The train from Zürich HB to Genève takes 2h 53m including transfers and departs hourly.
Zurich to Canton of Geneva bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich to Canton of Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Canton of Geneva is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 28 and takes 3h 55m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 300 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Canton of Geneva, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Genève hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–270 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 19–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–270
- 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 19–28
- Website
- RegioJet
Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Canton of Geneva bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Zurich to Canton of Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Canton of Geneva is 273 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Zurich to Canton of Geneva.
Book your Zurich to Canton of Geneva train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Zurich to Canton of Geneva bus tickets online with Distribusion.
There are 1274+ hotels available in Canton of Geneva.