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How to get fromZurich to Geneveby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Geneve by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Valence Ville to Montélimartrain train K14 / ...
    4. Take the taxi from Montélimar to Genevetaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    €270–382

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Lyonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Montélimarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus bus X74
    13h
    €55–90

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Montélimarbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus bus X74
    11h 50m
    €120–194

  4. Drive  563.3 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Genevecar car 563.3 km
    6h 33m
    €117–169

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Gare Routièrebus bus X73 / ...
    11h 59m
    €59–99

Zurich to Geneve by train, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 728.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Geneve, France?

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Champgontier via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Gare Routière, and Gare Routiere in around 13h.

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