Geneva to Zurich Train & Bus Tickets

Typical figures (indicative)

Buses on this route have typically taken about 3–4 hours, with fares from about €9. We have no recent train or bus fares for Geneva to Zurich to show, so treat these as a rough guide and search a date for current prices.

Geneva to Zurich: what to expect

Geneva and Zurich are about 280 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is a domestic route within Switzerland, so no border formalities are required. At 280 km this is a medium-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Geneva–Zurich tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Zurich

• The Dada art movement was born in Zurich at the Cabaret Voltaire, which opened on 5 February 1916. (Source: Wikipedia)
• The first railway on Swiss territory was the Spanisch-Brötli-Bahn, connecting Zurich with Baden from 1847. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Zurich's famous Bahnhofstrasse (Station Street) was laid out in 1867. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Geneva to Zurich

How long does the journey from Geneva to Zurich take?
Roughly 3–4 hours by bus (indicative), over about 280 km. Train times depend on the operator and the day, so search a date for exact times.

What is the cheapest ticket from Geneva to Zurich?
Fares vary by date and operator. Buses on this route have typically started from around €9 (indicative). Search your date to compare current train and bus prices.