How to get from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Zurich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Zurich by price and travel time.
- 223 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 40m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 40m
1 transfer
Train
€65
Cheapest
9h 37m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€24
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 30m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 223 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 €23, on Wed, Oct 14.
223 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €133Older observation | 2h 58m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 40m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Reading date not recorded | 4h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€133Older observation2h 58m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€23Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 40m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€25Reading date not recorded4h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Genève-Eaux-Vives 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.
- 1Genève-Eaux-Vives → Genevatrain
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français·10m - 2Geneva → Zurich Airportbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·4h
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.
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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer FrançaisGenève-Eaux-Vives-Geneva, Genève-Eaux-Vives-Geneva AirportBook →BlaBlaCar BusGeneva-Zurich AirportBook →
FlixBusGeneva-Zurich AirportBook →
SBBGeneva-ZurichBook →On this route you travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Zurich works
Start with a Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français train from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Geneva, about 10 min. Transfer in Geneva and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Zurich Airport (4h). In total it's roughly €25 over 4h 30m, 1 transfer.
Genève-Eaux-Vives to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 4h 30m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Zurich?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Zurich?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Zurich from Genève-Eaux-Vives?
About 223 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Genève-Eaux-Vives to Zurich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €24 to €36. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Genève-Eaux-Vives to Zurich?
On this route you travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SBB.
Can you get from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 51m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Genève-Eaux-Vives to Zurich?
Usually 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.
Operators: Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026