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Information about the Geneva to Zurich train

Travel by train from Geneva to Zurich. 36 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Geneva at 2h 08m and the last at 21h 37m, allowing you to cover the 224 km distance in as little as 2h 53m. Tickets are available from 53€ (1).

Number routes per day

Average route time

3h 15m

Shortest route time

2h 53m

First hour of departure

2h 08m

Last hour of departure

21h 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	Thursday 20	today 57 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Saturday 22 August 56 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Sunday 23 53 € (1) InterCity InterCity
Monday 24	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?

Remember to book early to take advantage of the best fares. Prices vary depending on the time and date of departure. Consider booking as early as possible to save money. Keep an eye on the best offers by adding an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

The Geneva to Zurich journey takes no more than 3h 15m on average.

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

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Geneva to Zurich in 2h 53m.

How many trains run from Geneva to Zurich each day?

To travel from Geneva to Zurich, you can take one of the 36 trains that operate on this route every day.

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

Between Geneva and Zurich, the service may be a Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Geneva and Zurich by train?

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

What time is the first train from Geneva to Zurich?

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

What time is the last train from Geneva to Zurich?

You can wait until 21h 37m at the latest to take the last Geneva to Zurich train.

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

The trains listed on this page depart from: GENEVE CORNAVIN.

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

The trains listed on this page arrive at: 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

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Geneva to Zurich ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

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 Saturday 22 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 08m	7h 58m	3h 50m	SBB	Booking
4h 08m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18401 4h 17m Coppet 4h 24m Nyon 4h 29m Gland 4h 34m Rolle 4h 38m Allaman 4h 47m Morges 4h 53m Renens Vd 4h 59m Lausanne Connection: 41 min 5h 40m Lausanne SBB 2507 5h 57m Palezieux 6h 13m Romont 6h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 6h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 7h 02m Bern SBB 807 7h 58m Zurich Hb
5h 35m	8h 28m	2h 53m	SBB	Booking
5h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 901 6h 07m Renens Vd 6h 14m Lausanne 7h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 26m Bern 8h 28m Zurich Hb
5h 39m	8h 58m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
5h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18457 5h 48m Coppet 5h 54m Nyon 5h 59m Gland 6h 04m Rolle 6h 09m Allaman 6h 15m Morges 6h 23m Renens Vd 6h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 6h 40m Lausanne SBB 1455 6h 57m Palezieux 7h 13m Romont 7h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 8h 02m Bern SBB 809 8h 58m Zurich Hb
6h 29m	9h 28m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
6h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 709 6h 43m Nyon 6h 58m Morges 7h 07m Renens Vd 7h 14m Lausanne 8h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 26m Bern 9h 28m Zurich Hb
6h 39m	9h 58m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
6h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18459 6h 48m Coppet 6h 54m Nyon 6h 59m Gland 7h 04m Rolle 7h 09m Allaman 7h 15m Morges 7h 23m Renens Vd 7h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 7h 40m Lausanne SBB 2511 7h 57m Palezieux 8h 13m Romont 8h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 9h 02m Bern SBB 811 9h 58m Zurich Hb
7h 29m	10h 28m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
7h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 903 7h 43m Nyon 7h 58m Morges 8h 07m Renens Vd 8h 14m Lausanne 9h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 26m Bern 10h 28m Zurich Hb
7h 39m	10h 58m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
7h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18461 7h 48m Coppet 7h 54m Nyon 7h 59m Gland 8h 04m Rolle 8h 09m Allaman 8h 15m Morges 8h 23m Renens Vd 8h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 8h 40m Lausanne SBB 2513 8h 57m Palezieux 9h 13m Romont 9h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 10h 02m Bern SBB 813 10h 58m Zurich Hb
8h 29m	11h 28m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
8h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 713 8h 43m Nyon 8h 58m Morges 9h 06m Renens Vd 9h 13m Lausanne 10h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 26m Bern 11h 28m Zurich Hb
8h 39m	11h 58m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
8h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18463 8h 48m Coppet 8h 54m Nyon 8h 59m Gland 9h 04m Rolle 9h 09m Allaman 9h 15m Morges 9h 23m Renens Vd 9h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 9h 40m Lausanne SBB 2515 9h 57m Palezieux 10h 13m Romont 10h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 11h 02m Bern SBB 815 11h 58m Zurich Hb
9h 29m	12h 28m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
9h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 905 9h 43m Nyon 9h 58m Morges 10h 07m Renens Vd 10h 13m Lausanne 11h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 26m Bern 12h 28m Zurich Hb
9h 39m	12h 58m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
9h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18465 9h 48m Coppet 9h 54m Nyon 9h 59m Gland 10h 04m Rolle 10h 09m Allaman 10h 15m Morges 10h 23m Renens Vd 10h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 10h 40m Lausanne SBB 2517 10h 57m Palezieux 11h 13m Romont 11h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 12h 02m Bern SBB 817 12h 58m Zurich Hb
10h 29m	13h 28m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
10h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 717 10h 42m Nyon 10h 58m Morges 11h 06m Renens Vd 11h 13m Lausanne 12h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 26m Bern 13h 28m Zurich Hb
10h 39m	13h 58m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
10h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18467 10h 48m Coppet 10h 54m Nyon 10h 59m Gland 11h 04m Rolle 11h 09m Allaman 11h 15m Morges 11h 23m Renens Vd 11h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 11h 40m Lausanne SBB 2519 11h 57m Palezieux 12h 13m Romont 12h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 13h 02m Bern SBB 819 13h 58m Zurich Hb
11h 29m	14h 28m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
11h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 907 11h 43m Nyon 11h 58m Morges 12h 07m Renens Vd 12h 13m Lausanne 13h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 26m Bern 14h 28m Zurich Hb
11h 39m	14h 58m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
11h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18469 11h 48m Coppet 11h 54m Nyon 11h 59m Gland 12h 04m Rolle 12h 09m Allaman 12h 15m Morges 12h 23m Renens Vd 12h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 12h 40m Lausanne SBB 2521 12h 57m Palezieux 13h 13m Romont 13h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 14h 02m Bern SBB 821 14h 58m Zurich Hb
12h 29m	15h 28m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
12h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 721 12h 42m Nyon 12h 58m Morges 13h 06m Renens Vd 13h 13m Lausanne 14h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 26m Bern 15h 28m Zurich Hb
12h 39m	15h 58m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
12h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18471 12h 48m Coppet 12h 54m Nyon 12h 59m Gland 13h 04m Rolle 13h 09m Allaman 13h 15m Morges 13h 23m Renens Vd 13h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 13h 40m Lausanne SBB 2523 13h 57m Palezieux 14h 13m Romont 14h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 15h 02m Bern SBB 823 15h 58m Zurich Hb
13h 29m	16h 28m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
13h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 909 13h 43m Nyon 13h 58m Morges 14h 07m Renens Vd 14h 13m Lausanne 15h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 26m Bern 16h 28m Zurich Hb
13h 39m	16h 58m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
13h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18473 13h 48m Coppet 13h 54m Nyon 13h 59m Gland 14h 04m Rolle 14h 09m Allaman 14h 15m Morges 14h 23m Renens Vd 14h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 14h 40m Lausanne SBB 2525 14h 57m Palezieux 15h 13m Romont 15h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 16h 02m Bern SBB 825 16h 58m Zurich Hb
14h 29m	17h 28m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
14h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 725 14h 43m Nyon 14h 58m Morges 15h 06m Renens Vd 15h 13m Lausanne 16h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 26m Bern 17h 28m Zurich Hb
14h 39m	17h 58m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
14h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18475 14h 48m Coppet 14h 54m Nyon 14h 59m Gland 15h 04m Rolle 15h 09m Allaman 15h 15m Morges 15h 23m Renens Vd 15h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 15h 40m Lausanne SBB 2527 15h 57m Palezieux 16h 13m Romont 16h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 17h 02m Bern SBB 827 17h 58m Zurich Hb
15h 29m	18h 28m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
15h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 727 15h 43m Nyon 15h 58m Morges 16h 06m Renens Vd 16h 13m Lausanne 17h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 26m Bern 18h 28m Zurich Hb
15h 39m	18h 58m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
15h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18477 15h 48m Coppet 15h 54m Nyon 15h 59m Gland 16h 04m Rolle 16h 09m Allaman 16h 15m Morges 16h 23m Renens Vd 16h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 16h 40m Lausanne SBB 2529 16h 57m Palezieux 17h 13m Romont 17h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 18h 02m Bern SBB 829 18h 58m Zurich Hb
16h 29m	19h 28m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
16h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 729 16h 42m Nyon 16h 58m Morges 17h 05m Renens Vd 17h 13m Lausanne 18h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 26m Bern 19h 28m Zurich Hb
16h 39m	19h 58m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
16h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18479 16h 48m Coppet 16h 54m Nyon 16h 59m Gland 17h 04m Rolle 17h 09m Allaman 17h 15m Morges 17h 23m Renens Vd 17h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 17h 40m Lausanne SBB 2531 17h 57m Palezieux 18h 13m Romont 18h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 19h 02m Bern SBB 831 19h 58m Zurich Hb
17h 29m	20h 28m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
17h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 731 17h 42m Nyon 17h 58m Morges 18h 05m Renens Vd 18h 13m Lausanne 19h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 26m Bern 20h 28m Zurich Hb
17h 39m	20h 58m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
17h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18481 17h 48m Coppet 17h 54m Nyon 17h 59m Gland 18h 04m Rolle 18h 09m Allaman 18h 15m Morges 18h 23m Renens Vd 18h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 18h 40m Lausanne SBB 2533 18h 57m Palezieux 19h 13m Romont 19h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 20h 02m Bern SBB 833 20h 58m Zurich Hb
18h 29m	21h 28m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
18h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 733 18h 43m Nyon 18h 58m Morges 19h 05m Renens Vd 19h 13m Lausanne 20h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 26m Bern 21h 28m Zurich Hb
18h 39m	21h 58m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
18h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18483 18h 48m Coppet 18h 54m Nyon 18h 59m Gland 19h 04m Rolle 19h 09m Allaman 19h 15m Morges 19h 23m Renens Vd 19h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 19h 40m Lausanne SBB 2535 19h 57m Palezieux 20h 13m Romont 20h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 21h 02m Bern SBB 835 21h 58m Zurich Hb
19h 29m	22h 28m	2h 59m	SBB	Booking
19h 29m Geneve Cornavin SBB 735 19h 43m Nyon 19h 58m Morges 20h 05m Renens Vd 20h 13m Lausanne 21h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 26m Bern 22h 28m Zurich Hb
19h 39m	23h 01m	3h 22m	SBB	Booking
19h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18485 19h 48m Coppet 19h 54m Nyon 19h 59m Gland 20h 04m Rolle 20h 09m Allaman 20h 15m Morges 20h 23m Renens Vd 20h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 20h 40m Lausanne SBB 2537 20h 57m Palezieux 21h 13m Romont 21h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 56m Bern Connection: 06 min 22h 02m Bern SBB 837 22h 28m Olten 23h 01m Zurich Hb
20h 35m	23h 31m	2h 56m	SBB	Booking
20h 35m Geneve Cornavin SBB 737 21h 07m Renens Vd 21h 14m Lausanne 22h 02m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 26m Bern 22h 57m Olten 23h 31m Zurich Hb
20h 39m	0h 01m	3h 22m	SBB	Booking
20h 39m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18487 20h 48m Coppet 20h 54m Nyon 20h 59m Gland 21h 04m Rolle 21h 09m Allaman 21h 15m Morges 21h 23m Renens Vd 21h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 21h 40m Lausanne SBB 2539 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 20m	0h 40m	3h 20m	SBB	Booking
21h 20m Geneve Cornavin SBB 1739 21h 36m Nyon 21h 54m Morges 22h 05m Renens Vd 22h 12m Lausanne Connection: 05 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
21h 37m	1h 06m	3h 29m	SBB	Booking
21h 37m Geneve Cornavin SBB 18489 21h 46m Coppet 21h 53m Nyon 21h 58m Gland 22h 03m Rolle 22h 08m Allaman 22h 14m Morges 22h 23m Renens Vd 22h 29m Lausanne Connection: 11 min 22h 40m Lausanne SBB 2541 22h 57m Palezieux 23h 13m Romont 23h 32m Fribourg/Freiburg 23h 56m Bern Connection: 08 min 0h 04m Bern SBB 841 0h 30m Olten 1h 06m Zurich Hb

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