There are 5 ways to get from Genève, gare Cornavin to Zurich by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
2h 53mCHF 50–100Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Genève to Zurich273.5 km
3h 34mCHF 14–16Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus StationN106 / ...
3h 52mCHF 15–30Fly
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
2h 38mCHF 89–261Drive 272.8 km
- Drive from Genève, gare Cornavin to Zurich272.8 km
2h 59mCHF 45–65
Genève, gare Cornavin to Zurich by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genève, gare Cornavin to Zurich is to rideshare which costs SFr 14 - SFr 16 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Genève, gare Cornavin to Zurich is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 270.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genève and arriving at Zürich HB. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Genève, gare Cornavin and Zurich is 273 km. The road distance is 272.8 km.
The best way to get from Genève, gare Cornavin to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100.
The train from Genève to Zürich HB takes 2h 53m including transfers and departs hourly.
Genève, gare Cornavin to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
Genève, gare Cornavin to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
The best way to get from Genève, gare Cornavin to Zurich is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 15 - SFr 30 and takes 3h 52m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 270 and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Genève, gare Cornavin, Switzerland and Zurich, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–100 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 21–30 and the journey takes 3h 45m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.
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- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–290
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–100
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Geneva to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Genève to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Genève, gare Cornavin to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Genève, gare Cornavin to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genève, gare Cornavin to Zurich is 273 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Genève, gare Cornavin to Zurich.
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