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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Genoa is to bus and train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Genoa is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Genoa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Genoa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Genoa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Genova P. Principe. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Zurich to Genoa?

The distance between Zurich and Genoa is 422 km. The road distance is 419.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Genoa without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs €27 - €65.

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

The bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa takes 5h 55m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Genoa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Genoa train from?

Zurich to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Genoa?

The best way to get from Zurich to Genoa is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs €27 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 6h 37m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Zurich to Genoa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Genoa train arrive?

Zurich to Genoa train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genova P. Principe station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Genoa?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Genoa is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Zurich to Genoa.

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

Book your Zurich to Genoa train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Genoa?

There are 4058+ hotels available in Genoa.

Zurich to Genoa - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Genoa by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to GenoaN177
5h 55m
€27–65
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genova P. PrincipeEc
6h 37m
€140–260
Drive 419.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Genoa419.9 km
4h 34m
€73–106
Fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)ZRH - GOA
6h 45m
€103–292
Train via Lugano
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano CentraleEc
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova BrignoleIc
7h 3m
€59–119
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Ausstellungsstrasse to Como P.le S. GottardoItabus
2. Take the train from Como S.Giovanni to Genova BrignoleRe 13
9h 4m
€32–66
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
7h
€87–248

Zurich to Genoa by bus

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5h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 421.9 km
Duration: 5h 55m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Genoa once daily. Tickets cost €27–65 and the journey takes 5h 55m. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Genova P. Principe once daily. Tickets cost €140–260 and the journey takes 6h 37m.

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