Geneva to Zurich

Geneva to Zurich

Geneva
Zurich
Fri, Sep 4
+ Add return
2 Travelers
Finding the best routes for you — almost ready!
Sort by
Recommended
Filters
Departure time
Transport type
Departure station
Arrival station
Booking Facilities
Price
Arrival time
Operators
 
 
 
 
 

Geneva to Zurich Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 7pax
Any time
+3h 6m
$705.77
Train
SBB
First Class Seat
05:25
08:28
$207.80
Flight
SWISS International Airlines
Economy
06:00
06:45
$604.41
Train
SBB
First Class Seat SuperSaver
06:25
09:28
$179.41
Flight
Vueling
Economy
07:00
22:20
$202.19
Flight
SWISS International Airlines
Economy
07:25
08:15
$604.41
Flight
SWISS International Airlines
Economy
08:15
21:15
$412.64
Train
SBB
Second Class Seat SuperSaver
08:35
11:28
$70.40
Flight
Vueling
Economy
08:55
20:50
$112.39
Flight
Air Serbia
Economy
09:15
08:40
$190.03
Flight
Vueling
Economy
09:35
08:55
$103.12
Flight
Vueling
Economy
09:55
08:55
$216.10
Flight
SWISS International Airlines
Economy
10:15
17:25
$434.83
Train
SBB
Second Class Seat SuperSaver
10:35
13:28
$68.13
Flight
SWISS International Airlines
Economy
11:00
12:00
$604.41
Flight
SWISS International Airlines
Economy
11:25
21:20
$415.01
Flight
Norwegian
Economy
12:00
09:45
$213.20
Train
SBB
Second Class Seat SuperSaver
12:25
15:28
$72.11
Flight
TAP Portugal
Economy
13:00
22:30
$181.34
Flight
Ajet
Economy
13:20
10:25
$194.08

How to get from Geneva to Zurich

Travelling between Geneva and Zurich is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,896.09 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 75.40.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Zurich?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 9 hours to travel between Geneva and Zurich depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Geneva and Zurich. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 9h to reach Zurich.

How much does it cost to get from Geneva to Zurich?

Travelling between Geneva and Zurich can be as cheap as USD 75.40 if you opt for a SBB train and as expensive as USD 1,896.09 if you buy a Swiss Airport Transfers (SAT) taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Geneva and Zurich ?

  • 20 from Geneva to Zurich starting from 05:33 Geneva until 20:35 Geneva
  • 9 from Geneva to Zurich starting from 07:25 Geneva Airport until 20:05 Geneva Airport
  • 12 from Geneva to Zurich starting from 00:00 Geneva Airport until 00:00 Geneva Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Geneva to Zurich.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Geneva to Zurich, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 518.35.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Geneva and Zurich

Air France, SWISS International Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Geneva to Zurich overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Geneva and Zurich

FlixBus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Geneva and Zurich

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Swiss Airport Transfers (SAT)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Geneva to Zurich?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train

Transportation from Geneva to Zurich

Facts about the transport from Geneva to Zurich

Cheapest Transport$36
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure5:33 AM
Latest Departure8:35 PM
Departures per day41
Distance709 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir France, SBB, Swiss Airport Transfers, SWISS International Airlines