How to get from Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives
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 Genève-Eaux-Vives. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 48m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 223 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 €31, on Tue, Sep 8.
223 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €160Checked Sep 5 | 2h 03m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €64Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h 48m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €31Reading date not recorded | 5h 37m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€160Checked Sep 52h 03m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€64Omio catalogue, Sep 93h 48m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€31Reading date not recorded5h 37m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives: 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 → Genevatrain
SBB·3h 23m - 2Geneva → Genève-Eaux-Vivestrain
SBB·1m
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.
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with SBB, FlixBus, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives works
Start with a SBB train from Zurich to Geneva, about 3h 23m. Transfer in Geneva and continue by SBB train on to Genève-Eaux-Vives (1 min). In total it's roughly €67 over 3h 48m, 1 transfer.
Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives?
The most useful route takes about 3h 48m by train, 1 transfer.
How far is Genève-Eaux-Vives from Zurich?
About 223 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €31 to €39. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives?
On this route you travel with SBB, FlixBus, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français.
Can you get from Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 51m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Genève-Eaux-Vives?
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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