Geneva offers a variety of transportation options, including:
All the necessary information, including transportation schemes, routes, and timetables, can be found on the official website of Geneva's Unireso transportation network.
Connects the city center with Geneva International airport. Ground transportation in Geneva operates from 5 am to 1 am, with night routes from midnight to 4 am (check the schedule on the website). Water streetcars run along Lake Lehman every 10 minutes from 7:30 am to 6 pm (view website for routes and schedules).
Prices vary based on fare zones. Traveling without a ticket can result in high fines (CHF 80 if paid on the spot, CHF 120 with a receipt, and CHF 240 for repeated offenses).
Tickets in Geneva are integrated, allowing access to all modes of transportation. They are available for purchase at vending machines, print kiosks, and transportation company offices. For example, an adult ticket valid for 60 minutes costs CHF 3, while a child ticket is CHF 2. You can save money by buying a Day Card for CHF 10 or a Day Card 9 AM (usable after 9 am) for CHF 8. Children under 6 years old ride for free.
If you're a tourist staying in a hotel, hostel, or campus, you can obtain a Geneva Transport Card for unlimited free public transportation in Geneva. Please ensure you have your passport and boarding pass with you. You can collect the card at your hotel or the airport.
An additional transportation tip for Geneva: The Swiss Pass card is valid throughout Switzerland, offering up to 50 percent off ski elevators and free admission to the country's 480 museums. You can check prices and purchase the card at the airport or on the official website.
Taxis can be ordered by phone (each hotel has a list of numbers) or through the website. Cabs in Geneva can be expensive, with a CHF 6.30 initial landing fee, CHF 3.20 for each subsequent kilometer, or CHF 3.80 if you travel at night or on weekends.
