How to travel from Zurich to Geneva International Airport (GVA), Switzerland

The distance between Zurich and Geneva International Airport (GVA) is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Zurich to Geneva International Airport (GVA) by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Geneva International Airport (GVA)Zurich if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Genève-Aéroport.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    CHF 140($140)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Geneva.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 26($26)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Geneva Airport (GVA).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance276km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zurich and Geneva International Airport (GVA)

There are several options for getting from Zurich to Geneva International Airport (GVA) by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 26 ($26) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 55 ($56).

The distance between Zurich and Geneva International Airport (GVA) is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Zurich to Geneva International Airport (GVA) is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx CHF 55 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Geneva International Airport (GVA), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Geneva International Airport (GVA). It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zurich and Geneva International Airport (GVA) with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 50m.

Swiss Railways run train services between Zurich and Geneva International Airport (GVA). Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zurich and Geneva International Airport (GVA). It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Zurich to Geneva International Airport (GVA). However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Geneva and Genève Cornavin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Zurich and Geneva International Airport (GVA). Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Geneva International Airport (GVA) from Zurich is to drive which will take 2h 45m and cost around CHF 55 ($56).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Geneva International Airport (GVA). We recommend that you take the train to Genève-Aéroport. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Zurich and Geneva International Airport (GVA). The distance is around 276km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Geneva International Airport (GVA) is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around CHF 140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zurich and Geneva International Airport (GVA)

Transport options from Zurich to Geneva International Airport (GVA)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
CHF 140($140)
hourly272km (169 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
CHF 26($26)
twice daily307km (191 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
CHF 55($56)
on demand276km (172 miles)

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