There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Genève, Lyon 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 58mCHF 85–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
4h 3mCHF 15–25Drive 272.5 km
- Drive from Zurich to Genève, Lyoncar 272.5 km
2h 58mCHF 46–66Fly
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2h 40mCHF 105–308
Zurich to Genève, Lyon by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Genève, Lyon is to bus which costs SFr 15 - SFr 25 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Genève, Lyon is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 310.
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, Lyon is 273 km. The road distance is 272.5 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Genève, Lyon without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.
The train from Zürich HB to Genève takes 2h 53m including transfers and departs hourly.
Zurich to Genève, Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.
Zurich to Genève, Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Genève, Lyon is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 25 and takes 4h 3m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 310 and takes 2h 40m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Genève, Lyon, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Genève hourly. Tickets cost CHF 85–130 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 15–25 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–350
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–130
- 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 15–25
- 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
Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Genève, Lyon bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Geneva Bus Station.
Zurich to Genève, Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Genève, Lyon is 272 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Zurich to Genève, Lyon.
Book your Zurich to Genève, Lyon train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Zurich to Genève, Lyon bus tickets online with Distribusion.
There are 1237+ hotels available in Genève, Lyon.