How to travel from Zurich to Geneva, Switzerland

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Geneva by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 160 ($160).

The distance between Zurich and Geneva is around 273km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Zurich and Geneva by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Geneva is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx CHF 160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Geneva, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Geneva. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zurich and Geneva with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 45m.

Swiss Railways run train services between Zurich and Geneva. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Zurich and Geneva. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zurich and Geneva with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 4h 30m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Zurich and Geneva. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Geneva. We recommend that you take the train to Genève. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Geneva is Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Geneva. Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) and Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Zurich and Geneva. The distance is around 279km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Geneva is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around CHF 160 ($160).