How much is the train ticket from Geneva to Zürich?

The cheapest train tickets from Geneva to Zürich start from $71. The average price for this train route is around $126. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Geneva to Zürich?

The average train ride duration from Geneva to Zürich is 2h 53m, covering a distance of 139 miles (224 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 53m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways .

Which train operators service the Geneva to Zürich route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from Swiss Federal Railways , TGV Lyria .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Geneva to Zürich?

The earliest train departs from Geneva to Zürich at 7:23am. And the latest train departs at 8:35pm.

What is the best train operator from Geneva to Zürich?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Swiss Federal Railways , with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Geneva to Zürich?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Swiss Federal Railways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Geneva to Zürich?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Swiss Federal Railways , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Geneva to Zürich?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is TGV Lyria , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Geneva to Zürich from $66

Next train departures

Next departures for Geneva to Zürich on December 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	6:35pm	Geneve	2h 53m	9:28pm	Zurich HB (Main Station)	Cheapest
	Train	6:35pm	Geneve	2h 53m	9:28pm	Zurich HB (Main Station)	Fastest

Next departures for Geneva to Zürich on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:35am	Geneve	2h 53m	11:28am	Zurich HB (Main Station)	Cheapest
Train	7:35am	Geneve	2h 53m	10:28am	Zurich HB (Main Station)	Fastest
Train	7:35am	Geneve	2h 53m	10:28am	Zurich HB (Main Station)	No tags
Train	7:35am	Geneve	2h 53m	10:28am	Zurich HB (Main Station)	No tags
Train	7:35am	Geneve	2h 53m	10:28am	Zurich HB (Main Station)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:48 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Geneva to Zürich

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

4h 5mAverage Duration

139 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $24	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$71 - $266	Average Duration2h 53m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Geneva and Zürich?

Geneva

A
Gare Routière Place Dorcière
Place Dorcière 5, 1201 Saint-Gervais, Switzerland
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B
Genève Airport
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C
Genève-Eaux-Vives
Avenue de Chamonix 2, 1207 Genève, Switzerland
D
Genève
Rue du Mont-Blanc 30, 1201 Genève, Switzerland

Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
Visit page
C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland

Train Companies

Swiss Federal Railways

5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness3.4

Wifi5

Based on 8 reviews, the company was rated 4.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the cleanliness. Swiss Federal Railways ticket prices on this trip start at $71

Swiss Federal Railways ICN Geneva Zürich recent customer reviews

Excellent times both sides very clean and excellent

Abdul Ghafoor A.

March 17, 2023

TGV Lyria

4.5/56 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

Train and bus companies in CH:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Geneva to Zürich by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Geneva to Zürich?
The cheapest train tickets from Geneva to Zürich start from $71. The average price for this train route is around $126. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Geneva to Zürich?
The average train ride duration from Geneva to Zürich is 2h 53m, covering a distance of 139 miles (224 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 53m and is operated by Swiss Federal Railways.
Which train operators service the Geneva to Zürich route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from Swiss Federal Railways, TGV Lyria.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Geneva to Zürich?
The earliest train departs from Geneva to Zürich at 7:23am. And the latest train departs at 8:35pm.
What is the best train operator from Geneva to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Swiss Federal Railways, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Geneva to Zürich?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Swiss Federal Railways has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Geneva to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Swiss Federal Railways, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Geneva to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is TGV Lyria, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/01

$105

12/02

$123

Today

$123

12/04

$69

12/05

$77

12/06

$79

12/07

$66

12/08

$70

The cheapest trip from Geneva to Zürich was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $66

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Geneva to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $66 to $236 for a train ticket from Geneva to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $66 which is on 2025-12-07.