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

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Zurich is to train and bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 25m.

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 28m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

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 once 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. Principe and arriving at Zürich HB. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Genoa to Zurich?

The distance between Genoa and Zurich is 388 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 50m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Genoa to Zurich, including transfers.

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 Intercity, 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 50m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 65 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 240 and takes 7h 33m.

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 Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Zurich is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m 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 1223+ hotels available in Zurich.

Genoa to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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
best
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich HbEc
5h 50m
CHF 45–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus StationN177
6h 5m
CHF 24–65
Drive 415.7 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Zurich415.7 km
4h 28m
CHF 67–96
Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GOA - ZRH
7h 33m
CHF 94–232
Train via Genova Brignole
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich HbEc
6h 10m
CHF 46–89
Train #2
1. Take the train from Genova P. Principe to Zürich HBEc
6h 19m
CHF 85–140
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como S.GiovanniRe 13
2. Take the bus from Como P.le S. Gottardo to Zurich AusstellungsstrasseItabus
8h 25m
CHF 30–54
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MXP - ZRH
6h 16m
CHF 81–221

Genoa to Zurich by train

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Distance: 388 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Zuerich Hb via Milano Centrale in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 24–65 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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