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

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There are 6 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 Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Montelimar Gare Sncftrain train Ter
    4. Take the taxi from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Genevetaxi taxi
    8h 21m
    €265–387

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Valencebus bus FlixBus N1156
    2. Take the bus from Valence Gare Routiere I to Aubenas Gare Routierebus bus Autocar
    12h 51m
    €54–93

  3. Train, bus via Geneva

    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 Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Gare Routierebus bus
    11h 59m
    €121–195

  4. Drive  563.3 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Genevecar car 563.3 km
    6h 33m
    €119–171

  5. Train, bus

    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 bus from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Aubenas Gare Routierebus bus
    10h 31m
    €154–236

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Annecybus bus
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudtrain train K21
    3. Take the bus from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Aubenas Gare Routierebus bus
    13h 44m
    €93–143

Zurich to Geneve by train, foot, and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration11h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 722.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Champgontier via Valence Gare Routiere I and Gare Routiere in around 12h 51m.

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