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Information about the Zurich to Geneva train

Travel by train from Zurich to Geneva. 35 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Zurich at 5h 19m and the last at 23h 04m, allowing you to cover the 224 km distance in as little as 2h 51m. Tickets are available from 51€ (1).

Number routes per day

Average route time

3h 01m

Shortest route time

2h 51m

First hour of departure

5h 19m

Last hour of departure

23h 04m

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Zurich to Geneva train best prices

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Monday 17 August	Tuesday 18	Wednesday 19	today 54 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Friday 21 August 57 € (1) InterCity InterCity	Saturday 22 53 € (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 51 € (1) InterCity The cheapest InterCity	Sunday 30
Monday 31	Tuesday 1st September	Wednesday 2	Thursday 3	Friday 4	Saturday 5	Sunday 6
Monday 7	Tuesday 8	Wednesday 9	Thursday 10	Friday 11	Saturday 12 September 53 € (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 Zurich to Geneva

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

Book your train tickets several months in advance to take advantage of the best fares. Save on the cost of your journey by staying flexible with the date and time of your departure. To be notified of the best offers, you can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

The journey on a train from Zurich to Geneva will take you about 3h 01m. Travel time may vary depending on the operator.

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

The minimum time to travel by train between Zurich and Geneva is 2h 51m.

How many trains run from Zurich to Geneva each day?

Every day, you can choose from the 35 trains that run on the Zurich – Geneva journey.

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

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Zurich and Geneva.

What is the distance between Zurich and Geneva by train?

The rail connection between Zurich and Geneva is approximately 224 km.

What time is the first train from Zurich to Geneva?

Want to arrive early? Take the first Zurich to Geneva train at 5h 19m.

What time is the last train from Zurich to Geneva?

The last train leaves Zurich at 23h 04m.

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

The trains shown on this page depart from: ZURICH HB.

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

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: GENEVE CORNAVIN.

Which train companies operate trains from Zurich to Geneva?

The Zurich – Geneva route is served by: SBB.

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

The price of a Zurich – Geneva 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 Zurich to Geneva 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 Zurich to Geneva.

Price of a Zurich – Geneva Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Geneva: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Zurich to Geneva at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Zurich – Geneva

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Zurich to Geneva throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Zurich – Geneva Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Zurich to Geneva. For last-minute train tickets from Zurich to Geneva, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Zurich to Geneva and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Geneva on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Zurich to Geneva?

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

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Geneva 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 Zurich to Geneva train?

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

SBB

Travel from Zurich to Geneva 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 Zurich - Geneva allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

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

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Zurich to Geneva 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.

Zurich to Geneva train schedule for Friday 21 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
5h 19m	8h 38m	3h 19m	SBB	Booking
5h 19m Zurich Hb SBB 704 5h 39m Lenzburg 5h 46m Aarau 5h 57m Olten 6h 28m Bern 6h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 7h 49m Lausanne 7h 59m Renens Vd 8h 07m Morges 8h 22m Nyon 8h 38m Geneve Cornavin
6h 04m	8h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
6h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 508 6h 28m Aarau 6h 39m Olten 6h 58m Solothurn 7h 14m Biel/Bienne 7h 37m Neuchatel 7h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 8h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 8h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1808 8h 55m Geneve Cornavin
6h 32m	9h 38m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
6h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 706 7h 28m Bern 7h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 8h 49m Lausanne 8h 59m Renens Vd 9h 07m Morges 9h 22m Nyon 9h 38m Geneve Cornavin
7h 04m	9h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
7h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 510 7h 28m Aarau 7h 39m Olten 7h 58m Solothurn 8h 14m Biel/Bienne 8h 37m Neuchatel 8h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 9h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 9h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1810 9h 55m Geneve Cornavin
7h 32m	10h 38m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
7h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 708 8h 28m Bern 8h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 9h 49m Lausanne 9h 59m Renens Vd 10h 07m Morges 10h 22m Nyon 10h 38m Geneve Cornavin
8h 04m	10h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
8h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 512 8h 28m Aarau 8h 39m Olten 8h 58m Solothurn 9h 14m Biel/Bienne 9h 37m Neuchatel 9h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 10h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 10h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1812 10h 55m Geneve Cornavin
8h 32m	11h 38m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
8h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 710 9h 28m Bern 9h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 10h 49m Lausanne 10h 59m Renens Vd 11h 07m Morges 11h 22m Nyon 11h 38m Geneve Cornavin
9h 04m	11h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
9h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 514 9h 28m Aarau 9h 39m Olten 9h 58m Solothurn 10h 14m Biel/Bienne 10h 37m Neuchatel 10h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 11h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 11h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1814 11h 55m Geneve Cornavin
9h 32m	12h 38m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
9h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 712 10h 28m Bern 10h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 11h 49m Lausanne 11h 59m Renens Vd 12h 07m Morges 12h 22m Nyon 12h 38m Geneve Cornavin
10h 04m	12h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
10h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 516 10h 28m Aarau 10h 39m Olten 10h 58m Solothurn 11h 14m Biel/Bienne 11h 37m Neuchatel 11h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 12h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 12h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1816 12h 55m Geneve Cornavin
10h 32m	13h 38m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
10h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 714 11h 28m Bern 11h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 12h 49m Lausanne 12h 59m Renens Vd 13h 07m Morges 13h 22m Nyon 13h 38m Geneve Cornavin
11h 04m	13h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
11h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 518 11h 28m Aarau 11h 39m Olten 11h 58m Solothurn 12h 14m Biel/Bienne 12h 37m Neuchatel 12h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 13h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 13h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1818 13h 55m Geneve Cornavin
11h 32m	14h 38m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
11h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 716 12h 28m Bern 12h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 13h 49m Lausanne 13h 59m Renens Vd 14h 07m Morges 14h 22m Nyon 14h 38m Geneve Cornavin
12h 04m	14h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
12h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 520 12h 28m Aarau 12h 39m Olten 12h 58m Solothurn 13h 14m Biel/Bienne 13h 37m Neuchatel 13h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 14h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 14h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1820 14h 55m Geneve Cornavin
12h 32m	15h 38m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
12h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 718 13h 28m Bern 13h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 14h 49m Lausanne 14h 59m Renens Vd 15h 07m Morges 15h 22m Nyon 15h 38m Geneve Cornavin
13h 04m	15h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
13h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 522 13h 28m Aarau 13h 39m Olten 13h 58m Solothurn 14h 14m Biel/Bienne 14h 37m Neuchatel 14h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 15h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 15h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1822 15h 55m Geneve Cornavin
13h 32m	16h 38m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
13h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 720 14h 28m Bern 14h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 15h 49m Lausanne 15h 59m Renens Vd 16h 07m Morges 16h 22m Nyon 16h 38m Geneve Cornavin
14h 04m	16h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
14h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 524 14h 28m Aarau 14h 39m Olten 14h 58m Solothurn 15h 14m Biel/Bienne 15h 37m Neuchatel 15h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 16h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 16h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1824 16h 55m Geneve Cornavin
14h 32m	17h 38m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
14h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 722 15h 28m Bern 15h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 16h 49m Lausanne 16h 59m Renens Vd 17h 07m Morges 17h 22m Nyon 17h 38m Geneve Cornavin
15h 04m	17h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
15h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 526 15h 28m Aarau 15h 39m Olten 15h 58m Solothurn 16h 14m Biel/Bienne 16h 37m Neuchatel 16h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 17h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 17h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1826 17h 55m Geneve Cornavin
15h 32m	18h 38m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
15h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 724 16h 28m Bern 16h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 17h 49m Lausanne 17h 59m Renens Vd 18h 07m Morges 18h 22m Nyon 18h 38m Geneve Cornavin
16h 04m	18h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
16h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 528 16h 28m Aarau 16h 39m Olten 16h 58m Solothurn 17h 14m Biel/Bienne 17h 37m Neuchatel 17h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 18h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 18h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1828 18h 55m Geneve Cornavin
16h 32m	19h 38m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
16h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 726 17h 28m Bern 17h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 18h 49m Lausanne 18h 59m Renens Vd 19h 07m Morges 19h 22m Nyon 19h 38m Geneve Cornavin
17h 04m	19h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
17h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 530 17h 28m Aarau 17h 39m Olten 17h 58m Solothurn 18h 14m Biel/Bienne 18h 37m Neuchatel 18h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 19h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 19h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1830 19h 55m Geneve Cornavin
17h 32m	20h 38m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
17h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 728 18h 28m Bern 18h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 19h 49m Lausanne 19h 59m Renens Vd 20h 07m Morges 20h 22m Nyon 20h 38m Geneve Cornavin
18h 04m	20h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
18h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 532 18h 28m Aarau 18h 39m Olten 18h 58m Solothurn 19h 14m Biel/Bienne 19h 37m Neuchatel 19h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 20h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 20h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1832 20h 55m Geneve Cornavin
18h 32m	21h 38m	3h 06m	SBB	Booking
18h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 730 19h 28m Bern 19h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 20h 49m Lausanne 20h 59m Renens Vd 21h 07m Morges 21h 22m Nyon 21h 38m Geneve Cornavin
19h 04m	21h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
19h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 534 19h 28m Aarau 19h 39m Olten 19h 58m Solothurn 20h 14m Biel/Bienne 20h 37m Neuchatel 20h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 21h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 21h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1834 21h 55m Geneve Cornavin
19h 32m	22h 41m	3h 09m	SBB	Booking
19h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 732 20h 28m Bern 20h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 21h 43m Lausanne Connection: 06 min 21h 49m Lausanne SBB 1734 21h 55m Renens Vd 22h 03m Morges 22h 21m Nyon 22h 41m Geneve Cornavin
20h 04m	22h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
20h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 536 20h 28m Aarau 20h 39m Olten 20h 58m Solothurn 21h 14m Biel/Bienne 21h 37m Neuchatel 21h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 22h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 22h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1836 22h 55m Geneve Cornavin
20h 32m	23h 25m	2h 53m	SBB	Booking
20h 32m Zurich Hb SBB 734 21h 28m Bern 21h 56m Fribourg/Freiburg 22h 43m Lausanne 22h 52m Renens Vd 23h 25m Geneve Cornavin
21h 04m	0h 07m	3h 03m	SBB	Booking
21h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 538 21h 28m Aarau 21h 39m Olten 21h 58m Solothurn 22h 14m Biel/Bienne 22h 37m Neuchatel 22h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 23h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 23h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1838 23h 30m Morges 23h 47m Nyon 0h 07m Geneve Cornavin
21h 29m	0h 52m	3h 23m	SBB	Booking
21h 29m Zurich Hb SBB 1788 22h 00m Olten 22h 13m Oensingen 22h 25m Solothurn 22h 33m Grenchen Sud 22h 43m Biel/Bienne Connection: 05 min 22h 48m Biel/Bienne SBB 1640 23h 07m Neuchatel 23h 28m Yverdon-Les-Bains 23h 48m Renens Vd Connection: 17 min 0h 05m Renens Vd SBB 18442 0h 12m Morges 0h 20m Allaman 0h 25m Rolle 0h 29m Gland 0h 33m Nyon 0h 41m Coppet 0h 52m Geneve Cornavin
22h 04m	0h 55m	2h 51m	SBB	Booking
22h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 540 22h 28m Aarau 22h 39m Olten 22h 57m Solothurn 23h 05m Grenchen Sud 23h 15m Biel/Bienne 23h 37m Neuchatel 23h 58m Yverdon-Les-Bains 0h 18m Renens Vd Connection: 05 min 0h 23m Renens Vd SBB 1840 0h 55m Geneve Cornavin
23h 04m	2h 51m	3h 47m	SBB	Booking
23h 04m Zurich Hb SBB 542 23h 28m Aarau 23h 39m Olten 23h 52m Oensingen 0h 04m Solothurn 0h 12m Grenchen Sud 0h 22m Biel/Bienne 0h 43m Neuchatel 1h 03m Yverdon-Les-Bains 1h 22m Renens Vd Connection: 45 min 2h 07m Renens Vd SBB 18446 2h 12m Morges 2h 20m Allaman 2h 25m Rolle 2h 30m Gland 2h 34m Nyon 2h 40m Coppet 2h 51m Geneve Cornavin

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