5-Day Switzerland Road Trip from Geneva to Zurich

Photo of Lucerne in Switzerland by Andrzej
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Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
Travel app
All vouchers, itinerary, & map

Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 5-day road trip through Switzerland.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Switzerland. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Geneva and 2 nights in Zurich, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Switzerland. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Geneva, Zurich, and Lucerne.

We'll help you experience the best 5 days in Switzerland you can imagine, so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Geneva, you’ll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you’ll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Switzerland, including the stunning The Geneva Water Fountain and Jardin Anglais.

You’ll have your choice of the country's best hotels and places to stay throughout your road trip, suitable for all budgets. For example, in the city of Hotel Les Nations, you could choose to stay at a popular hotel like the 4-star Hotel Cornavin. Alternatively, you could stay at a luxury accommodation like the 5-star Hotel de la Cigogne. Travelers looking for the best cheap accommodation could choose the 3-star Hotel Les Nations. No matter which price range you’re looking for, our local experts will assist you in finding the best stay option for your visit.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Switzerland. From the magnificent Lindenhof to the breathtaking Lion Monument Lucerne and Chapel Bridge, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. As you hit the open road and drive through Geneva, Zurich, and Lucerne, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Switzerland. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Switzerland.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Switzerland. You’ll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you’ll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Switzerland.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Switzerland.

You’ll return home having experienced the very best of everything Switzerland has to offer.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Switzerland. You’ll be booked at the best hotels for 4 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 4 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You’ll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. All taxes are included in your vacation package price. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Switzerland extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Switzerland fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Switzerland today!

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Included

Hotel, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Geneva skyline cityscape, French-Swiss in Switzerland. Aerial view of Jet d'eau fountain, Lake Leman, bay and harbor from the bell tower of Saint-Pierre Cathedral. Sunny day blue sky.Geneva / 2 nights
Panoramic view of historic Zurich city center with famous Fraumunster, Grossmunster and St. Peter and river Limmat at Lake Zurich on a sunny day with clouds in summer, Canton of Zurich, SwitzerlandZürich / 2 nights
Lucerne - town in SwitzerlandLucerne

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Attractions

Photo of the landscape of the Zurich zoo, Switzerland.Zürich Zoo
Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Luzern, SwitzerlandChapel Bridge
Photo of Lucerne dying lion monument, Switzerland.Lion Monument
Photo of flower clock or L'horloge fleurie is a symbol of the city watchmakers, located in Jardin Anglais park in Geneva city in Switzerland.Jardin Anglais
The Geneva Water Fountain, Geneva, Grand Genève, SwitzerlandThe Geneva Water Fountain
Photo of bridge at Limmatquai in the city center of Zurich, Switzerland. People on the background. Seen from Lindenhof hill.Lindenhof
Photo of Swiss Transport Museum, lucerne, Switzerland.Swiss Museum of Transport
Photo of flower clock or L'horloge fleurie is a symbol of the city watchmakers, located in Jardin Anglais park in Geneva city in Switzerland.L'horloge fleurie
Photo of Bains des Paquis Public Baths at Lake Geneva, Switzerland.Bains des Pâquis
Photo of Grossmünster Romanesque-style Protestant church in Zürich, Switzerland.Grossmünster
Photo of Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the city of Geneva is a museum and an institution in Geneva city in Switzerland.Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva
Photo of Swiss National Museum or Landesmuseum in Zurich, Switzerland.Swiss National Museum
Photo of Zurich opera house and Sechselautenplatz town square view, largest city in Switzerland.Zürich Opera House
Broken ChairBroken Chair
Parc de La Grange, Eaux-Vives, Geneva, Grand Genève, SwitzerlandParc de La Grange

Travel details

Travel dates
Jan 1 - Jan 5

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Flights

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Economy
Round trip
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Travelers

Rooms

1 traveler1 room
1 traveler1 room

Flights
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No

Round trip
Economy
Round trip
Economy

Car
Yes
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Car

Small car

Small car

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small car
Transmission
People
Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

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Medium
Transmission
People
Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

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premium car
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Large bags

Hotels

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Day 1 – Geneva - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Geneva - arrival day

  • Geneva - Arrival day
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  • The Geneva Water Fountain
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Your road trip adventure in Switzerland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Geneva. You’ll stay in Geneva for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Geneva has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible The Geneva Water Fountain. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,645 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city.

One of the best luxury places you could choose in Geneva is Hotel de la Cigogne. This 5-star hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,196 guests.

We also recommend the best 4-star accommodations, like Hotel Cornavin. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,055 guests.

Alternatively, one of the best cheap hotel options in Geneva is Hotel Les Nations. This 3-star hotel is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 758 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable during your vacation in Geneva, our system will automatically help you find the best alternative for your stay.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva, Auberge de Savièse. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,055 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva is Café du Soleil. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,890 customers.

Locals recommend Restaurant Les Armures as one of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,758 customers.

Geneva also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Geneva is Le Verre à Monique. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 365 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Geneva is Spinella. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 400 customers.

Locals also enjoy Black Sheep. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 320 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Switzerland!

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Day 2 – Geneva and Zurich

Day 2

Day 2 – Geneva and Zurich

  • Geneva
  • Zürich
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Drive 282 km, 3 hours 20 min

  • Jardin Anglais
  • L'horloge fleurie
  • Bains des Pâquis
  • Broken Chair
  • Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva
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Day 2 of your road trip through Switzerland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Geneva and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Zurich. You will stay in Zurich for 2 nights. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Geneva is the amazing Jardin Anglais. This attraction is an urban park that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 17,315 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible floral clock, L'horloge fleurie. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,847 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Geneva is the outstanding Bains des Pâquis. This popular public bath and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,686 visitors.

The spectacular Conservatory and Botanical Garden of the City of Geneva is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating botanical garden and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 7,273 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Geneva by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Switzerland. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Zurich, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Zurich is the 4-star H+ Hotel Zürich. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,390 guests.

If staying at a top-rated 5-star luxury hotel tonight sounds like something you would like to do, Atlantis by Giardino is your best choice. This hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,813 guests.

If you’re looking for a top-rated budget hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star Hotel Sternen Oerlikon. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 857 guests.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Weisses Rössli, one of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Locals also recommend Zeughauskeller as one of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich. Zeughauskeller is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,976 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Zurich is Swiss Chuchi Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,383 customers.

After dinner, visit Old Crow, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Zurich. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 935 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Tales Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 628 customers.

Alternatively, Kennedy's Irish Pub is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Zurich. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,395 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Switzerland!

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Experiences

Day 3 – Zurich

Day 3

Day 3 – Zurich

  • Zürich
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Drive 13 km, 47 min

  • Zürich Zoo
  • Grossmünster
  • Zürich Opera House
  • Swiss National Museum
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On day 3 of your road trip across Switzerland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Geneva. You’ll stay in Geneva for 1 night, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the H+ Hotel Zürich, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Geneva. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,390 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Geneva is the 5-star Atlantis by Giardino. The hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,813 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Geneva is the 3-star Hotel Sternen Oerlikon. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 857 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Geneva, like the outstanding Grossmünster. This attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,833 visitors.

Zürich Opera House is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Geneva. This incredible attraction is an opera house and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,390 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Geneva is the extraordinary Swiss National Museum. This organization is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 7,511 reviews.

Come to Geneva prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Geneva.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Kennedy's Irish Pub, after your day of exploring the city of Geneva. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,395 customers.

Markthalle is another of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,771 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva is Cantinetta Antinori. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,379 customers.

Locals recommend Rimini Bar, one of the best bars in the city of Geneva, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,417 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Geneva, Kon-Tiki Coffeeshop & Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 870 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Switzerland.

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Day 4 – Zurich, Lucerne, and Geneva

Day 4

Day 4 – Zurich, Lucerne, and Geneva

  • Zürich
  • Lucerne
  • Geneva
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Drive 328 km, 4 hours 8 min

  • Lindenhof
  • Lion Monument
  • Swiss Museum of Transport
  • Chapel Bridge
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Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Geneva and the city of Lucerne. You’ll stay in Geneva for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Geneva today is Lindenhof. This excellent attraction is a square that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,743 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Switzerland, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Switzerland. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Lion Monument Lucerne for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Lucerne. This popular attraction is a sculpture and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 18,935 visitors.

This outstanding top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 28,159 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Geneva.

One of the best hotel options in the city of Geneva is the 4-star hotel Hotel Cornavin. This hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 2,055 guests.

Or, you could enjoy a stay at an exclusive 5-star hotel. The Hotel de la Cigogne is a luxurious place to stay in the city of Geneva. This hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 1,196 guests.

If you’re looking for the best cheap hotel, we recommend staying at the 3-star hotel Hotel Les Nations. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars by 758 guests.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva, Tartares & Co. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 707 customers.

Locals recommend Bologne as one of the best restaurants in the city of Geneva. Bologne is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 244 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Geneva, Little Barrel. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 246 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like L'Apothicaire Cocktail-Club. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 268 customers.

Mulligans Irish Bar is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Geneva. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 291 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Switzerland with a toast!

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Day 5 – Geneva - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 – Geneva - departure day

  • Geneva - Departure day
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  • Parc de La Grange
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Day 5 of your road trip in Switzerland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Geneva before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Geneva and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Switzerland.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Geneva at Chez ma Cousine before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,685 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Chez ma Cousine for your last chance at a meal in the city of Geneva. The Chez ma Cousine restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 902 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Spinella. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 400 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Geneva. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Switzerland!

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