Zurich to Genoa Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Genoa, side by side.

Last checked 31 Oct 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 Genoa: what to expect

Zurich and Genoa are about 331 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 an international route from Switzerland to Italy. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 331 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–Genoa tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €26.98, across 2 days).
• 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 Genoa

• The Bank of Saint George, founded in 1407 in Genoa, is the oldest known state deposit bank in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Genoa's Torre Piacentini, built between 1935 and 1940, was one of the first skyscrapers in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Genoa has the busiest port in Italy and the Mediterranean Sea. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Zurich to Genoa

How long does the journey from Zurich to Genoa take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 5 h 36 min by train and about 5 h 55 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Genoa?
The lowest fare seen recently is €25.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 17 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €62.30. Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €26.98). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Zurich to Genoa?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €62.30 and the lowest bus fare €25.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Zurich to Genoa?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by SBB, FlixBus.