The distance between Genoa and Zurich is around 390km (242 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Genoa to Zurich by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Zuerich Hb.
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Take the bus to Zurich Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Genoa to Zurich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 25 ($25) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 83 ($84).
The distance between Genoa and Zurich is around 390km (242 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (206 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Genoa and Zurich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Genoa to Zurich is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx CHF 83 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Zurich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Zurich. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Genoa and Zurich with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 15m.
Trenitalia EuroCity and Trenitalia run train services between Genoa and Zurich. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Genoa and Zurich. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Genoa and Zurich with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 55m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Genoa and Zurich. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Zurich. We recommend that you take the train to Zuerich Hb. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Zurich is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Zurich. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Genoa and Zurich. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Zurich is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around CHF 100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Milano Centrale + 1 similar | 5h 15m | CHF 67($68) | every 4 hours | 391km (243 miles) |
Train | 5h 15m | CHF 100($100) | every 20 mins | 390km (242 miles) |
Bus | 5h 55m | CHF 25($25) | once daily | 416km (259 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | CHF 83($84) | on demand | 417km (259 miles) |
Malpensa Express
The following major airports near Zurich offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.