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How to get from Geneva to Zurich
2 ways, 224 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 4h 10m | CHF29–38 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 4h 10m | CHF190–290 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Geneva to Zurich?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 4h 10m door to door. The straight-line distance is 224 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Geneva to Zurich?
- Drive is the cheapest, from CHF29. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Zurich from Geneva by road?
- About 280 km, roughly 4h 10m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around CHF29–38; tolls and parking are extra.