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Mobility and transportation

 

Connection Geneva airport / Geneva city center

The connection is very fast by public transport (7 minutes from Cornavin station).
For more information, follow this link: Genève aéroport transports

 

Transports publics

Geneva offers a very safe and reliable public transport network, named TPG.
Visit TPG website for maps and fares: www.tpg.ch

The Leman Express train line is a recent addition to this network. It connects France and Switzerland around the Lake Geneva region. In the center, it connects Cornavin station, Lancy Pont-Rouge, Carouge, Champel and Eaux-Vives stations.
https://lemanexpress.ch/

 

Lake boats : les Mouettes

Your TPG ticket also entitles you to take the yellow “Mouettes genevoises” boats across the lake.
See details on this website  https://mouettesgenevoises.com/

 

Trains

Train is a reliable and comfortable option to travel around Switzerland. As an example, you may reach Lausanne in 35 minutes with very frequent trains. CFF annual season ticket offers valuable rebates if you travel regularly by train.
www.sbb.ch

 

Car registering and driving licence

To import your car into Switzerland, you’ll need to pass a technical inspection at the Service des Automobiles and obtain your registration within 12 months of your arrival.
More details here: https://www.ge.ch/importer-exporter-vehicule

You must also exchange your valid foreign driver’s license for a Swiss one within 12 months.
More details here: https://www.ge.ch/echanger-son-permis-conduire-etranger

 

Parking options

  • City center public parkings
  • On-street paying parking spots in white zones: you need to pay at the nearest pay station by entering your license plate number.
  • Short term on-street parking in blue zones with “disc”: free parking for up to 1 hour by indicating your arrival time on your disc. No extensions allowed!
  • Long term parking in blue zones with annual “macaron” : unlimited parking in your neighborhood after paying an annual fee

More infos:  Fondation des parkings

 

Car sharing

With Mobility service subscription, you can book your car online and collect it from the parking lot of your choice.
More details here : https://www.mobility.ch/fr/

 

Bikes

Geneva has developed a network of bicycle paths and opened a greenway along the Leman Express line.
See map of bike path here https://www.geneve.ch/fr/actualites/nouvelle-carte-velo-arrivee

Bike sharing systems are also available in Geneva, see options here :
https://www.geneveroule.ch/fr
https://www.donkey.bike/cities/bike-rental-geneva/