How to get from Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives by price and travel time.
- 223 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 18m
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We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 18m by train, 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.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
223 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €324Older observation | 2h 30m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €58Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 18m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €31Reading date not recorded | 5h 22m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€324Older observation2h 30m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€58Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 18m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€31Reading date not recorded5h 22m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich → Genevatrain
SBB·2h 53m - 2Geneva → Genève-Eaux-Vivestrain
SBB·1m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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
On this route you travel with SBB, Swiss, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives works
Start with a SBB train from Zurich to Geneva, about 2h 53m. Transfer in Geneva and continue by SBB train on to Genève-Eaux-Vives (1 min). In total it's roughly €68 over 3h 18m, 1 transfer.
Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives?
The most useful route takes about 3h 18m by train, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives?
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.
How far is Genève-Eaux-Vives from Zurich?
About 223 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €68. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives?
On this route you travel with SBB, Swiss, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives?
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: SBB
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
