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Information about the Geneva to Zurich train

Travel by train from Geneva to Zurich. 39 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Geneva at 2h 08m and the last at 22h 37m, allowing you to cover the 224 km distance in as little as 2h 51m. Tickets are available from 53€ (1).

Number routes per day

Average route time

3h 06m

Shortest route time

2h 51m

First hour of departure

2h 08m

Last hour of departure

22h 37m

Timetables for tomorrow

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Geneva to Zurich train best prices

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Monday 17 August	Tuesday 18	Wednesday 19	today	Friday 21 August 53 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Saturday 22 56 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Sunday 23 53 € (1) InterCity InterCity
Monday 24 57 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Tuesday 25	Wednesday 26	Thursday 27	Friday 28	Saturday 29 54 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Sunday 30
Monday 31	Tuesday 1st September	Wednesday 2	Thursday 3	Friday 4	Saturday 5	Sunday 6
Monday 7	Tuesday 8 September 53 € (1) InterCity The cheapest InterCity	Wednesday 9	Thursday 10	Friday 11 54 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Saturday 12 56 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Sunday 13 Price available soon

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets from Geneva to Zurich

How much does a train ticket from Geneva to Zurich cost?

To get the best price for a train ticket, we recommend booking several months in advance. By being flexible with the date and time of departure, you can save on the price of your tickets. Be among the first to know about the best deals by creating an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Geneva to Zurich take?

By train, allow an average of 3h 06m to complete the Geneva to Zurich journey.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Geneva to Zurich?

Allow 2h 51m to travel between Geneva and Zurich on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Geneva to Zurich each day?

Daily, 39 trains run on the Geneva to Zurich journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Geneva and Zurich?

You will find at least one Direct Journey service between Geneva and Zurich.

What is the distance between Geneva and Zurich by train?

The distance by train between Geneva and Zurich is approximately 224 km.

What time is the first train from Geneva to Zurich?

The first Geneva to Zurich train departs at 2h 08m.

What time is the last train from Geneva to Zurich?

The last train departs Geneva at 22h 37m.

To leave Geneva, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page lists trains departing from: GENEVE CORNAVIN.

At Zurich, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: ZURICH HB.

Which train companies operate trains from Geneva to Zurich?

For your journey from Geneva to Zurich, you can travel with SBB.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Zurich?

The price of a Geneva – Zurich train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Geneva to Zurich thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Zurich.

Price of a Geneva – Zurich Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Geneva to Zurich, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Geneva to Zurich, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Geneva – Zurich

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Geneva – Zurich Train

The best way to pay less for your Geneva to Zurich train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Geneva to Zurich, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Geneva to Zurich and alternative routes

For your journey to Zurich, if a direct train is available from Geneva, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Which companies operate the train from Geneva to Zurich?

If you're travelling from Geneva to Zurich, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Geneva to Zurich with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Geneva to Zurich train?

To travel from Geneva to Zurich, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Geneva to Zurich by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Geneva - Zurich allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

What on-board services are available on the Geneva to Zurich train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Geneva to Zurich route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
Free Internet on board and in stations

Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
Enhanced comfort in 1st class

Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
Transporting your luggage on board the train

SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
Transporting your bicycle on board the train

Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
Travelling with your pet

Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Geneva to Zurich train schedule for Friday 21 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
2h 08m	7h 28m	5h 20m	SBB	Booking
2h 08m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18445 2h 17m Coppet 2h 24m Nyon 2h 29m Gland 2h 34m Rolle 2h 39m Allaman 2h 46m Morges 2h 54m Renens Vd 2h 59m Lausanne Connection: 1h50 4h 49m Lausanne SBB 24509 4h 52m Pully-Nord 4h 54m La Conversion 4h 56m Bossiere 4h 59m Grandvaux 5h 03m Puidoux 5h 06m Moreillon 5h 11m Palezieux 5h 15m Oron 5h 26m Romont 5h 30m Villaz-St-Pierre 5h 34m Chenens 5h 37m Cottens Fr 5h 39m Neyruz Fr 5h 43m Avry-Matran 5h 46m Villars-Sur-Glane 5h 52m Fribourg/Freiburg Connection: 11 min 6h 03m Fribourg/Freiburg SBB 705 6h 26m Bern 7h 28m Zurich Hb
4h 46m	7h 56m	3h 10m	SBB	Booking
4h 46m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1805 5h 01m Nyon 5h 07m Gland 5h 22m Morges 5h 31m Renens Vd Connection: 10 min 5h 41m Renens Vd SBB 509 6h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 6h 21m Neuchatel 6h 42m Biel/Bienne 6h 52m Grenchen Sud 7h 00m Solothurn 7h 18m Olten 7h 29m Aarau 7h 56m Zurich Hb
5h 20m	8h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
5h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 707 5h 34m Nyon 5h 50m Morges 5h 58m Renens Vd 6h 06m Lausanne 7h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 26m Bern 8h 28m Zurich Hb
6h 05m	8h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
6h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1807 6h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 6h 41m Renens Vd SBB 511 7h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 7h 21m Neuchatel 7h 42m Biel/Bienne 7h 59m Solothurn 8h 18m Olten 8h 29m Aarau 8h 56m Zurich Hb
6h 20m	9h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
6h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 709 6h 34m Nyon 6h 50m Morges 6h 58m Renens Vd 7h 06m Lausanne 8h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 26m Bern 9h 28m Zurich Hb
7h 05m	9h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
7h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1809 7h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 7h 41m Renens Vd SBB 513 8h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 8h 21m Neuchatel 8h 42m Biel/Bienne 8h 59m Solothurn 9h 18m Olten 9h 29m Aarau 9h 56m Zurich Hb
7h 20m	10h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
7h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 711 7h 34m Nyon 7h 50m Morges 7h 58m Renens Vd 8h 06m Lausanne 9h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 26m Bern 10h 28m Zurich Hb
8h 05m	10h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
8h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1811 8h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 8h 41m Renens Vd SBB 515 9h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 9h 21m Neuchatel 9h 42m Biel/Bienne 9h 59m Solothurn 10h 18m Olten 10h 29m Aarau 10h 56m Zurich Hb
8h 20m	11h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
8h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 713 8h 34m Nyon 8h 50m Morges 8h 58m Renens Vd 9h 06m Lausanne 10h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 26m Bern 11h 28m Zurich Hb
9h 05m	11h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
9h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1813 9h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 9h 41m Renens Vd SBB 517 10h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 10h 21m Neuchatel 10h 42m Biel/Bienne 10h 59m Solothurn 11h 18m Olten 11h 29m Aarau 11h 56m Zurich Hb
9h 20m	12h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
9h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 715 9h 34m Nyon 9h 50m Morges 9h 58m Renens Vd 10h 06m Lausanne 11h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 26m Bern 12h 28m Zurich Hb
10h 05m	12h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
10h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1815 10h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 10h 41m Renens Vd SBB 519 11h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 11h 21m Neuchatel 11h 42m Biel/Bienne 11h 59m Solothurn 12h 18m Olten 12h 29m Aarau 12h 56m Zurich Hb
10h 20m	13h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
10h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 717 10h 34m Nyon 10h 50m Morges 10h 58m Renens Vd 11h 06m Lausanne 12h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 26m Bern 13h 28m Zurich Hb
11h 05m	13h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
11h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1817 11h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 11h 41m Renens Vd SBB 521 12h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 12h 21m Neuchatel 12h 42m Biel/Bienne 12h 59m Solothurn 13h 18m Olten 13h 29m Aarau 13h 56m Zurich Hb
11h 20m	14h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
11h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 719 11h 34m Nyon 11h 50m Morges 11h 58m Renens Vd 12h 06m Lausanne 13h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 26m Bern 14h 28m Zurich Hb
12h 05m	14h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
12h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1819 12h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 12h 41m Renens Vd SBB 523 13h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 13h 21m Neuchatel 13h 42m Biel/Bienne 13h 59m Solothurn 14h 18m Olten 14h 29m Aarau 14h 56m Zurich Hb
12h 20m	15h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
12h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 721 12h 34m Nyon 12h 50m Morges 12h 58m Renens Vd 13h 06m Lausanne 14h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 26m Bern 15h 28m Zurich Hb
13h 05m	15h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
13h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1821 13h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 13h 41m Renens Vd SBB 525 14h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 14h 21m Neuchatel 14h 42m Biel/Bienne 14h 59m Solothurn 15h 18m Olten 15h 29m Aarau 15h 56m Zurich Hb
13h 20m	16h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
13h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 723 13h 34m Nyon 13h 50m Morges 13h 58m Renens Vd 14h 06m Lausanne 15h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 26m Bern 16h 28m Zurich Hb
14h 05m	16h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
14h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1823 14h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 14h 41m Renens Vd SBB 527 15h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 15h 21m Neuchatel 15h 42m Biel/Bienne 15h 59m Solothurn 16h 18m Olten 16h 29m Aarau 16h 56m Zurich Hb
14h 20m	17h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
14h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 725 14h 34m Nyon 14h 50m Morges 14h 58m Renens Vd 15h 06m Lausanne 16h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 26m Bern 17h 28m Zurich Hb
15h 05m	17h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
15h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1825 15h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 15h 41m Renens Vd SBB 529 16h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 16h 21m Neuchatel 16h 42m Biel/Bienne 16h 59m Solothurn 17h 18m Olten 17h 29m Aarau 17h 56m Zurich Hb
15h 20m	18h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
15h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 727 15h 34m Nyon 15h 50m Morges 15h 58m Renens Vd 16h 06m Lausanne 17h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 26m Bern 18h 28m Zurich Hb
16h 05m	18h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
16h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1827 16h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 16h 41m Renens Vd SBB 531 17h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 17h 21m Neuchatel 17h 42m Biel/Bienne 17h 59m Solothurn 18h 18m Olten 18h 29m Aarau 18h 56m Zurich Hb
16h 20m	19h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
16h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 729 16h 34m Nyon 16h 50m Morges 16h 58m Renens Vd 17h 06m Lausanne 18h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 26m Bern 19h 28m Zurich Hb
17h 05m	19h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
17h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1829 17h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 17h 41m Renens Vd SBB 533 18h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 18h 21m Neuchatel 18h 42m Biel/Bienne 18h 59m Solothurn 19h 18m Olten 19h 29m Aarau 19h 56m Zurich Hb
17h 20m	20h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
17h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 731 17h 34m Nyon 17h 50m Morges 17h 58m Renens Vd 18h 06m Lausanne 19h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 26m Bern 20h 28m Zurich Hb
18h 05m	20h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
18h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1831 18h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 18h 41m Renens Vd SBB 535 19h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 19h 21m Neuchatel 19h 42m Biel/Bienne 19h 59m Solothurn 20h 18m Olten 20h 29m Aarau 20h 56m Zurich Hb
18h 20m	21h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
18h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 733 18h 34m Nyon 18h 50m Morges 18h 58m Renens Vd 19h 06m Lausanne 20h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 26m Bern 21h 28m Zurich Hb
19h 05m	21h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
19h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1833 19h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 19h 41m Renens Vd SBB 537 20h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 20h 21m Neuchatel 20h 42m Biel/Bienne 20h 59m Solothurn 21h 18m Olten 21h 29m Aarau 21h 56m Zurich Hb
19h 20m	22h 28m	3h 08m	SBB	Booking
19h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 735 19h 34m Nyon 19h 50m Morges 19h 58m Renens Vd 20h 06m Lausanne 21h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 26m Bern 22h 28m Zurich Hb
20h 05m	22h 56m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
20h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1835 20h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 20h 41m Renens Vd SBB 539 21h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 21h 21m Neuchatel 21h 42m Biel/Bienne 21h 59m Solothurn 22h 18m Olten 22h 29m Aarau 22h 56m Zurich Hb
20h 20m	23h 31m	3h 11m	SBB	Booking
20h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 737 20h 34m Nyon 20h 50m Morges 20h 58m Renens Vd 21h 06m Lausanne 22h 01m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 26m Bern 22h 57m Olten 23h 31m Zurich Hb
20h 54m	0h 01m	3h 07m	SBB	Booking
20h 54m Geneve Cornavin SBB 2539 21h 07m Nyon 21h 24m Morges 21h 37m Lausanne 21h 57m Palezieux 22h 13m Romont 22h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 23h 02m Bern SBB 839 23h 28m Olten 0h 01m Zurich Hb
21h 05m	0h 10m	3h 05m	SBB	Booking
21h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1837 21h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 21h 41m Renens Vd SBB 541 22h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 22h 21m Neuchatel 22h 42m Biel/Bienne 22h 54m Grenchen Sud 23h 03m Solothurn 23h 16m Oensingen 23h 30m Olten 23h 42m Aarau 0h 10m Zurich Hb
21h 20m	0h 40m	3h 20m	SBB	Booking
21h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1739 21h 36m Nyon 21h 53m Morges 22h 02m Renens Vd 22h 09m Lausanne Connection: 08 min 22h 17m Lausanne SBB 739 23h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 23h 26m Bern 23h 58m Olten 0h 10m Aarau 0h 18m Lenzburg 0h 40m Zurich Hb
22h 05m	1h 06m	3h 01m	SBB	Booking
22h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1839 22h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 22h 41m Renens Vd SBB 543 23h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 23h 21m Neuchatel 23h 42m Biel/Bienne 23h 54m Grenchen Sud 0h 03m Solothurn 0h 16m Oensingen 0h 30m Olten Connection: 05 min 0h 35m Olten SBB 841 1h 06m Zurich Hb
22h 05m	1h 14m	3h 09m	SBB	Booking
22h 05m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1839 22h 37m Renens Vd Connection: 04 min 22h 41m Renens Vd SBB 543 23h 00m Yverdon-Les-Bains 23h 21m Neuchatel 23h 42m Biel/Bienne 23h 54m Grenchen Sud 0h 03m Solothurn 0h 16m Oensingen 0h 30m Olten 0h 46m Aarau 0h 53m Lenzburg 1h 14m Zurich Hb
22h 37m	2h 10m	3h 33m	SBB	Booking
22h 37m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18491 22h 46m Coppet 22h 53m Nyon 22h 57m Gland 23h 02m Rolle 23h 08m Allaman 23h 14m Morges 23h 23m Renens Vd 23h 29m Lausanne Connection: 15 min 23h 44m Lausanne SBB 2543 0h 00m Palezieux 0h 15m Romont 0h 33m Fribourg/Freiburg 0h 39m Duedingen 0h 50m Flamatt 1h 00m Bern Connection: 06 min 1h 06m Bern SBB 843 1h 32m Olten 1h 43m Aarau 2h 10m Zurich Hb

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