How to get from Geneva to Zurich
- 224 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 03m
- 16 train departures a day with SBB
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
40m
direct
Flight
€351
Cheapest
3h 50m
direct
Bus
€23
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 10 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Geneva to Zurich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 03m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 224 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
224 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €125Checked Oct 8 | 1h 03mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €53Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 2h 53mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 3h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€125Checked Oct 81h 03m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€53Omio catalogue, Oct 112h 53m · directSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 113h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Geneva to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Geneva Airport → Zurich Airportflight1h 03m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Geneva to Zurich
SBB runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:33 and the last at 20:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBBtrain | 16 | 05:33 | 20:35 |
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 06:00 | 23:55 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | — | — |
All departuresSBB
- 05:33
- 06:35
- 07:35
- 08:35
- 09:35
- 10:35
- 11:35
- 12:35
- 13:35
- 14:35
- 15:35
- 16:35
- 17:31
- 18:35
- 19:35
- 20:35
All departuresFlixBus
- 06:00
- 11:35
- 15:30
- 15:50
- 20:20
- 23:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusGeneva-Zurich AirportBook →
SwissGeneva Airport-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →
SBBGeneva-ZurichBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Swiss, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Geneva to Zurich works
Start with a flight from Geneva to Zurich, about 1h 3m. In total it's roughly €125 over 1h 3m, direct, no transfers.
Geneva to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Geneva to Zurich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 03m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first train from Geneva to Zurich?
The first train with SBB leaves at 05:33 and the last at 20:35, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Geneva to Zurich?
16 a day with SBB, between 05:33 and 20:35.
When is the first bus from Geneva to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:00 and the last at 23:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Geneva to Zurich?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 06:00 and 23:55.
How far is Zurich from Geneva?
About 224 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Geneva to Zurich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €16 to €23. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Geneva to Zurich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 03m.
How long is the flight from Geneva to Zurich?
About 1h 03m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Geneva and Zurich?
Geneva is GVA and Zurich is ZRH, so this route is usually written GVA to ZRH.
Which operators run Geneva to Zurich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Swiss, SBB.
Can you get from Geneva to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 51m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 8 Oct 2026