How to get from Zürich Hb to Geneva by bus and train?

From Zürich Hb to Geneva by bus and train

To get from Zürich Hb to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC5 train from Zürich Hb station to Renens Vd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR90 train and finally take the 20 bus from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Place De Neuve station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Zürich Hb may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Geneva on the Moovit app.

190min
Train - IC5IC5
Train - IR90IR90
Bus - 2020
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Zürich Hb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zürich Hb
  • 2
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Lausanne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Renens Vd
    134 min
  • 4
    Train - IR90IR90
    Wait for train
    IR90
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    150 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Veyrier, Tournettes
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève, Place De Neuve
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Zürich Hb to Geneva by light rail and train

To get from Zürich Hb to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the IC5 train from Zürich Hb station to Renens Vd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR90 train and finally take the 14 light rail from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Bel-Air station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Zürich Hb may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Geneva on the Moovit app.

188min
Train - IC5IC5
Train - IR90IR90
Light Rail - 1414
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Zürich Hb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zürich Hb
  • 2
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Lausanne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Renens Vd
    134 min
  • 4
    Train - IR90IR90
    Wait for train
    IR90
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    220 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 1414
    Wait for light rail
    14
    Bernex, Vailly
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Genève, Bel-Air
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Geneve.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Zürich Hb to Geneva

The distance between Zürich Hb, Genève and Geneva, Genève is approximately 271.01 km, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zürich Hb to Geneva by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Genève – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Zürich Hb to Geneva

To check the bus and train schedule from Zürich Hb to Geneva using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Zürich Hb) and destination (Geneva), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

From Zürich Hb to Geneva by light rail and train

To get from Zürich Hb to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the IC5 train from Zürich Hb station to Renens Vd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR90 train and finally take the 14 light rail from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Bel-Air station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 8 min. The bus and train schedule from Zürich Hb may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Geneva on the Moovit app.

188min
Train - IC5IC5
Train - IR90IR90
Light Rail - 1414
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Zürich Hb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zürich Hb
  • 2
    Train - IC5IC5
    Wait for train
    IC5
    Lausanne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Renens Vd
    134 min
  • 4
    Train - IR90IR90
    Wait for train
    IR90
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    220 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - 1414
    Wait for light rail
    14
    Bernex, Vailly
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Genève, Bel-Air
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Zürich Hb to Geneva?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Train line IC5, Train line IR90, Bus line 20.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zürich Hb to Geneva?

    The alternative route takes 188 minutes, using Train line IC5, Train line IR90, Light Rail line 14.

  • Is there a direct train between Zürich Hb and Geneva?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zürich Hb to Geneva?

    The IC5 train line goes from Lausanne station near Zürich Hb in Geneve to Renens Vd station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Renens Vd station near Geneva in Genève.

  • How long does it take to travel from Zürich Hb to Geneva by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Zürich Hb in Geneve and Geneva in Genève by train and bus is about 3 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Zürich Hb to get to Geneva?

    Get on the IC5 train from the Lausanne station near Zürich Hb in Geneve.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Zürich Hb and Geneva?

    Get off the train at the Renens Vd stop, which is closest to Geneva in Genève.

Popular Routes