How to get from Geneva to Zurich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Geneva to Zurich by price and travel time (route calculated on 27 October 2026).
- 224 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 03m
- 16 train departures a day with SBB
- First train at 05:33, last at 20:35
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 53m
direct
Train
€57
Cheapest
3h 50m
direct
Bus
€16
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 27 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Geneva to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 224 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €13, on Thu, Oct 15.
224 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €99Older observation | 1h 03mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €53Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 2h 53mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 3h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€99Older observation1h 03m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€53Omio catalogue, Oct 282h 53m · directSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 283h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Geneva to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Geneva → Zurich Airportbus
FlixBus·3h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Geneva to Zurich
SBB runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:33 and the last at 20:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 16 | 05:33 | 20:35 |
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 00:55 | 21:20 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | — | — |
All departures SBB
- 05:33
- 06:35
- 07:35
- 08:35
- 09:35
- 10:35
- 11:35
- 12:35
- 13:35
- 14:35
- 15:35
- 16:35
- 17:31
- 18:35
- 19:35
- 20:35
All departures FlixBus
- 00:55
- 07:00
- 12:35
- 15:10
- 16:10
- 16:30
- 16:50
- 21:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Geneva to Zurich works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 27 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Geneva to Zurich Airport, about 3h 50m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 50m, direct, no transfers.
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Geneva to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Geneva to Zurich?
Routavio's route check on 27 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 3h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Geneva to Zurich?
The first train with SBB leaves at 05:33 and the last at 20:35, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Geneva to Zurich?
Routavio's timetable check shows 16 train departures a day with SBB, between 05:33 and 20:35.
When is the first bus from Geneva to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:55 and the last at 21:20, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Geneva to Zurich?
Routavio's timetable check shows 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 00:55 and 21:20.
How far is Zurich from Geneva?
About 224 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Geneva to Zurich cost?
Routavio's price check puts the route we recommend at €16. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Geneva to Zurich?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, SBB.
Can you get from Geneva to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 2h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Zurich?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 27 Oct 2026