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GVA

Geneva Airport

Geneva, Switzerland

Where to start
Free Public Transport Ticket

Switzerland's second-busiest airport, minutes from Geneva city centre and France's Haute-Savoie. Uniquely, arrivals receive a FREE public transport ticket for 80 minutes valid on Geneva's bus, tram, and boat network. Uber and taxis are also available.

Ride Options

Free Public Transport (80 min)

transit

The lowest-cost possible option — it is FREE for arrivals

AvailabilityAvailable at machines in baggage claim on the Swiss side
Pickup NotePick up the free 80-min ticket from the machine inside baggage claim BEFORE leaving. Valid on trams, buses, and even the boat. Train to Cornavin (city centre) is 7 min.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Train to Geneva-Cornavin

transit

Fastest route to the city centre

AvailabilityFrequent — every few minutes during the day
Pickup NoteStation directly below the airport. Follow signs. ~7 min to Gare de Cornavin. Use your free ticket or buy a ticket.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Uber

rideshare

Door-to-door convenience

AvailabilityAvailable in Geneva
Pickup NoteOutside arrivals. Geneva is a small city — journeys are short.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Taxi

taxi

No-app option

AvailabilityAt the official rank
Pickup NoteTaxi rank outside arrivals. Very expensive — expect to the city.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber operates in Geneva. Pickup from the designated area outside arrivals.

Taxi

Taxis at the official rank — Geneva taxis are among the most expensive in Europe. Use only metered taxis.

Shuttle

No dedicated airport shuttle. TPG buses and trains are the main transit options.

Transit

Collect a FREE 80-minute public transport ticket from the machine in baggage claim before you exit! The train to Geneva Cornavin station takes approximately 7 minutes. Tram line 23 and buses also serve the airport.

Travel Extras

Need a SIM?Need a lounge?Need a hotel?Need bag storage?

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Local Tips

  • Do NOT leave the terminal without collecting your free 80-minute transit ticket from the baggage claim machines.
  • The French border is literally at the airport — the French sector of GVA has no passport control for Schengen travel.
  • Free public transport ticket is automatically issued from a machine at baggage claim — covers 80 min of bus/tram/train into Geneva.
  • SBB train from GVA to Genève Cornavin runs every ~10 min in just 7 min — fastest reliable option.
  • Uber works at GVA — pickup at the designated zone outside arrivals.