Train from Geneva to Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Geneva → 🇨🇭 Zürich HB

Straight-line Distance

224 km

NE (53.6°)

Rail Distance

~291 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 12m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

51.9 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 4.9 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 56.9 kg

Taking the train saves 51.9 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Geneva
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Destination

Zürich HB

Journey Tips

SBB ICE and Intercity trains make this flagship Swiss cross-country journey in around three hours, with services running twice per hour throughout the day. The route passes through Lausanne, Bern, and Olten, connecting Switzerland's two largest cities. The Swiss Travel Pass covers the full route.

Scenic Highlight

Departing Geneva, the train sweeps along the northern Lake Geneva shore with stunning Leman views before climbing through Lausanne and crossing the Swiss Mittelland toward Zurich.

Booking Tip

Book via sbb.ch; Supersaver tickets booked well in advance are significantly cheaper than full-price fares, and Swiss Travel Pass holders travel free on this premium intercity service.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Zürich HB

🇨🇭 Aigle 168 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 96 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 174 km 🇮🇹 Milan 216 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 128 km

Also from Geneva

🇨🇭 Aigle 64 km 🇨🇭 Basel SBB 185 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 129 km 🇫🇷 Bourg-en-Bresse 72 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 50 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Geneva to Zürich HB takes approximately 1h 12m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~291 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Geneva to Zürich HB is approximately 291 km (224 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Geneva to Zürich HB emits approximately 4.9 kg of CO2, compared to 56.9 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 51.9 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Geneva to Zürich HB typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Geneva and Zürich HB.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27