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ITZurich to Geneva Train & Bus Tickets
From Zurich (Switzerland) to Geneva (Switzerland) · about 280 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Geneva, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | — | €52.99 for travel on 2 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 2 h 52 min (4 journeys) | about 3 h 09 min (16 journeys) |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Zurich to Geneva: what to expect
Zurich and Geneva 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 Zurich–Geneva 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 Geneva
- Geneva's Jet d'Eau shoots 500 litres of water per second at 200 km/h up to about 150 metres. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The first Jet d'Eau in 1886 was a safety valve for a hydraulic power network; today's fountain dates from 1951. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The World Wide Web was invented in 1989 by Tim Berners-Lee at CERN, headquartered near Geneva. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Zurich to Geneva
How long does the journey from Zurich to Geneva take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 2 h 52 min by train and about 3 h 09 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Geneva?
The lowest fare seen recently is €52.99 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 2 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.