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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 IC81 train from Zürich Hb station to Bern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR15 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 15 min.

195min
Train - IC81IC81
Train - IR15IR15
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 - IC81IC81
    Wait for train
    IC81
    Interlaken Ost
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bern
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - IR15IR15
    Wait for train
    IR15
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    117 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Veyrier, Tournettes
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève, Place De Neuve
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Zürich Hb to Geneva by bus and train via IC81, IR15 and 5

To get from Zürich Hb to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC81 train from Zürich Hb station to Bern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR15 train and finally take the 5 bus from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Place De Neuve station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min.

196min
Train - IC81IC81
Train - IR15IR15
Bus - 55
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Zürich Hb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zürich Hb
  • 2
    Train - IC81IC81
    Wait for train
    IC81
    Interlaken Ost
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bern
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - IR15IR15
    Wait for train
    IR15
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    117 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Thônex, Vallard
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève, Place De Neuve
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zürich Hb to Geneva

The distance between Zürich Hb, Genève and Geneva, Genève is approximately 254.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 195 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.

Public transit stations close to Zürich Hb

Zürich Hb is located at Zürich Hb, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Zürich Landesmuseum (See).

Train stations close to Zürich Hb:

  • Zürich Hb Szu

Bus stations close to Zürich Hb:

  • Zürich, Militär-/Langstrasse
  • Zürich, Kanonengasse
  • Zürich, Neumarkt

Ferry stations close to Zürich Hb:

  • Zürich Landesmuseum (See)

Public transit stations close to Geneva, Genève

Geneva is located at Geneva, Genève and the nearest public transit station is Genève, Métropole.

Bus stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève, Métropole
  • Genève, Place De Neuve
  • Genève, Molard

Ferry stations close to Geneva:

  • Genève-Jardin-Anglais (Lac)
  • Genève-Molard (Lac)
  • Genève-Mt-Blanc (Lac)

Alternative route from Zürich Hb to Geneva by bus and train via IC81, IR15 and 5

To get from Zürich Hb to Geneva in Genève, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC81 train from Zürich Hb station to Bern station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IR15 train and finally take the 5 bus from Genève, Gare Cornavin station to Genève, Place De Neuve station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min.

196min
Train - IC81IC81
Train - IR15IR15
Bus - 55
Walk to Geneva
Leaves from Zürich Hb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zürich Hb
  • 2
    Train - IC81IC81
    Wait for train
    IC81
    Interlaken Ost
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bern
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - IR15IR15
    Wait for train
    IR15
    Genève-Aéroport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Genève
    117 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Genève, Gare Cornavin
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Thônex, Vallard
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Genève, Place De Neuve
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Geneva
    Walk to
    Geneva
    310 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 195 minutes, using Bus line IC81, Bus line IR15, Bus line 20.

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

    The alternative route takes 196 minutes, using Bus line IC81, Bus line IR15, Bus line 5.

  • 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 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zürich Hb to Geneva?

    The IC81 train line goes from Interlaken Ost station near Zürich Hb in Geneve to Bern station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bern 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 15 min.

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

    Get on the IC81 train from the Interlaken Ost 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 Bern stop, which is closest to Geneva in Genève.