What is the cheapest way to get from Genoa to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Zurich is to bus via Milan which costs SFr 13 - SFr 60 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Genoa to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Zurich is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Genoa to Zurich?

The distance between Genoa and Zurich is 389 km. The road distance is 415.7 km.

How do I travel from Genoa to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Genoa to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130.

How long does it take to get from Genoa to Zurich?

The train from Genova P.Za Principe to Zuerich Hb takes 5h 39m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Zurich bus from?

Genoa to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Zurich train from?

Genoa to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.

Train, bus or fly from Genoa to Zurich?

The best way to get from Genoa to Zurich is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 240 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Genoa to Zurich bus arrive?

Genoa to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Genoa to Zurich train arrive?

Genoa to Zurich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Zurich is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Genoa to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Genoa to Zurich?

Book your Genoa to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Genoa to Zurich?

Book your Genoa to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1231+ hotels available in Zurich.

Genoa to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Genoa to Zurich by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 39m
CHF 75–130
Bus via Milan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus FlixBus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Zurich Bus Stationbus 519 / ...
6h 16m
CHF 14–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Stationbus N177
6h 5m
CHF 27–55
Drive 415.7 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Zurichcar 415.7 km
4h 29m
CHF 66–95
Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GOA - ZRH
6h 49m
CHF 83–240
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
5h 50m
CHF 45–88
Train via Milan #2
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
6h 10m
CHF 45–88
Train via Como
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como S.Giovannitrain Re 13
2. Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Zürich HBtrain Ec
6h 38m
CHF 77–134
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
6h 17m
CHF 80–211

Genoa to Zurich by train (Trenitalia)

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5h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 389.2 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Zuerich Hb once daily. Tickets cost CHF 75–130 and the journey takes 5h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 27–55 and the journey takes 6h 5m. FlixBus-eu also services this route once daily.

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