How to get from Zurich to Geneva
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zurich to Geneva by price and travel time (route calculated on 26 September 2026).
- 224 km as the crow flies
- 14 train departures a day with SBB
- First train at 05:19, last at 18:32
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Route details last verified on 26 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Geneva: bus. The two cities are about 224 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 26 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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224 km
Zurich to Geneva: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Zurich Airport → Genevabus
BlaBlaCar Bus·3h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Zurich to Geneva
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €156 | |
| November 2026 | €66 | |
| December 2026 | €82 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures from Zurich to Geneva
SBB runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:19 and the last at 18:32.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 14 | 05:19 | 18:32 |
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 03:45 | 15:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | — | — |
All departures SBB
- 05:19
- 06:32
- 07:32
- 08:32
- 09:32
- 10:32
- 11:32
- 12:32
- 13:32
- 14:32
- 15:32
- 16:32
- 17:32
- 18:32
All departures FlixBus
- 03:45
- 06:40
- 07:05
- 07:40
- 10:50
- 15:25
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.
- Train· 2h 51m€58Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 28
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Geneva works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 26 September 2026. Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Zurich Airport to Geneva, about 3h 55m. In total it's roughly €17 over 3h 55m, direct, no transfers.
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Zurich to Geneva: common questions
When is the first train from Zurich to Geneva?
The first train with SBB leaves at 05:19 and the last at 18:32, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Zurich to Geneva?
Routavio's timetable check shows 14 train departures a day with SBB, between 05:19 and 18:32.
When is the first bus from Zurich to Geneva?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:45 and the last at 15:25, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Geneva?
Routavio's timetable check shows 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 03:45 and 15:25.
Which station does the bus from Zurich to Geneva leave from?
Zurich Airport with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Geneva from Zurich?
About 224 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Zurich to Geneva?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Geneva?
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.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 26 Sept 2026