There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Geneva Airport (GVA) 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
2h 6mCHF 99–272Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 28mCHF 26–43Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
3h 5mCHF 90–280Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Zurich to Geneva-GVA271.2 km
2h 56mDrive 271.2 km
- Drive from Zurich to Geneva Airport (GVA)car 271.2 km
2h 56mCHF 44–64
Zurich to Geneva Airport (GVA) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 45 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 280.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Geneva Airport (GVA). However, there are services departing from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and arriving at Genève-Aéroport, WTC via Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Genève-Aéroport. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Zurich and Geneva Airport (GVA) is 243 km. The road distance is 271.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Geneva Airport (GVA) without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 280.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Zurich to Geneva Airport (GVA), including transfers.
Zurich to Geneva Airport (GVA) bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich to Geneva Airport (GVA) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Geneva Airport (GVA) is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 280 and takes 3h 5m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 45 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Geneva Airport (GVA), 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 HB to Genève-Aéroport hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–280 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
Train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Zurich to Geneva-GVA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Geneva Airport (GVA) bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Zurich to Geneva Airport (GVA) train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève-Aéroport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Geneva Airport (GVA) is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Zurich to Geneva Airport (GVA).
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