How to get from Zurich to Geneva
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Geneva. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 03m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 224 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €21, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
224 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €152Checked Sep 5 | 1h 03mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €54Reading date not recorded | 5h 21m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €21Reading date not recorded | 5h 10m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€152Checked Sep 51h 03m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€54Reading date not recorded5h 21m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€21Reading date not recorded5h 10m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Geneva: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zurich Airport → Geneva Airportflight1h 03m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Zurich to Geneva
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€74October 2026
€103Departures from Zurich to Geneva
SBB runs 14 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:19 and the last at 18:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 14 | 05:19 | 18:15 |
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 02:45 | 14:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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.
- Train· 2h 51m€64Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusZurich-Basel, Basel-GenevaBook →
SwissZurich Airport-Geneva AirportSee live options and dates →
SBBZurich-LausanneBook →
BlaBlaCar BusLausanne-GenevaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Swiss, SBB, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Geneva works
Start with a flight from Zurich to Geneva, about 1h 3m. In total it's roughly €152 over 1h 3m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Geneva: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Geneva?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 03m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Geneva from Zurich?
About 224 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Geneva cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €31. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Geneva?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 03m.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Geneva?
About 1h 03m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Zurich and Geneva?
Zurich is ZRH and Geneva is GVA, so this route is usually written ZRH to GVA.
Which operators run Zurich to Geneva?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Swiss, SBB, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Zurich to Geneva without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 51m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Geneva?
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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