There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Genève, gare Cornavin by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2h 53mCHF 90–280Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 1mCHF 20–28Drive 271.7 km
- Drive from Zurich to Genève, gare Cornavincar 271.7 km
2h 57mCHF 44–64Fly
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2h 35mCHF 101–278
Zurich to Genève, gare Cornavin by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Genève, gare Cornavin is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 28 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Genève, gare Cornavin is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.
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 Genève, gare Cornavin is 273 km. The road distance is 271.7 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Genève, gare Cornavin without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 280.
The train from Zürich HB to Genève takes 2h 53m including transfers and departs hourly.
Zurich to Genève, gare Cornavin bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich to Genève, gare Cornavin train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Genève, gare Cornavin is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 28 and takes 4h 1m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 280 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Genève, gare Cornavin, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Genève hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–280 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 20–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–280
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Genève, gare Cornavin bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Zurich to Genève, gare Cornavin train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Genève, gare Cornavin is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Zurich to Genève, gare Cornavin.
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