To reach Geneva or the Alps from theairport, you have a choice of fast, convenient shuttles:
- TPG bus: economical for getting into town.
- Aérobus (morning): free with plane ticket.
- Train: fastest to Geneva-Cornavin.
- Hotel shuttles: often free for guests.
- Ski shuttles: direct to resorts in winter.
- Long-distance bus: ideal to reach France or other cities.
- Cabs / VTC: door-to-door comfort.
🎯 Our guide helps you choose the solution best suited to your budget, destination and schedule.
TPG public shuttles to Geneva airport
Urban bus routes
City buses TPG have a total of 12 lines serving the airport. Here is the list:
| Line number | Route |
|---|---|
| Line 5 | Airport – Palexpo – Nations – Vidollet – Cornavin Station – Bel-Air – Hospital – Museum – Malagnou – Thônex-Vallard |
| Line 10 | Aéroport – Bouchet – Charmilles – Gare Cornavin – Bel-Air – Rive |
| Route 23 | Aéroport-P47 – Aéroport – Blandonnet – Les Esserts – Grand-Lancy-Place – Palettes – Lancy-Bachet-Gare – Carouge-Tours |
| Route 28 | Aéroport – Blandonnet – Lignon-Tours – Pont-Butin – Les Esserts |
| Route 50 | Airport – Grand-Saconnex-Place – Colovrex – Genthod-village – Versoix GARE – Pont-Céard – Versoix-Centre sportif |
| Route 54 | Airport – Freight – Crest-d’El – Collex-École – Versoix-Gare – Pont-Céard – Versoix-Centre Sportif |
| Route 56 | Aéroport – Blandonnet – Meyrin-Gare – Zimeysa-Gare – Hôpital de la Tour |
| Route 57 | Airport – Blandonnet – Vernier-Gare-Croisette – Vernier-École – Meyrin – Hôpital de la Tour – ZIMEYSA-Gare |
| Route 59 | Airport – Arena-Halle 7 – Palexpo – Grand-Saconnex – Chambésy – Plage du Vengeron |
The unireso zone 10 ticket (CHF 3.00) gives access to Geneva’s public transport network for 60 minutes. It can be purchased directly from the vending machines located at the “Genève Aéroport” and “WTC” bus stops and at the Genève-Aéroport SBB train station.
💡In the specific case where you are staying in Swiss accommodation (hotel, youth hostel or campsite), the card “Geneva Transport Card allows free use of public transport in Geneva (zone 10).
Bus stop locations
They are located on the Registration level, in front of or to the side of the SBB station. Here’s a map to help you find them quickly:
Timetables
You can obtain all the information on the timetable :
- directly at the airport information desk located in the Arrivals hall, opposite the customs control exit.
- on the TPG .
TPG city buses generally serve the airport every 8 to 15 minutes at peak times.
TPG Aérobus morning service
Need to get to the airport early in the morning? The morning shuttle is free of chargeThis service is entirely financed by Geneva airport, on presentation of your plane ticket or boarding pass. Here are the characteristics of this shuttle:
- It runs between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m. in the morning.
- It concerns the A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and A6 lines.
- Exact timetables can be downloaded from the TPG .
- Groups of 10 or more must register at least 5 days before departure at mobilite@gva.ch .
For stops with several sites, here are the Aérobus waiting points. Stops are identified by the tpg aérobus logo.
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The train
The Geneva Airport train station is directly accessible from the check-in and arrival levels of the airport.
Cities served
For travel in Switzerland, all trains to and from Geneva Airport station :
- stop in downtown Geneva Geneva-Cornavin station (7 minutes between the two stations, maximum frequency of 7 trains per hour during peak periods). An unireso zone 10 ticket costs CHF 3.00 and takes you from the airport to the city center by train.
- with no change at Genève-Cornavin, most of Switzerland’s major cities Berne, Biel, Fribourg, Lausanne, Lucerne, Montreux, Neuchâtel, Sion, Vevey, Zürich, etc.
To travel in France :
- From and to Geneva Airport station, many TER and direct TGV trains serve most cities in the cities in the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region (Aix-les-Bains, Bourg-en-Bresse, Chambéry, Grenoble, Lyon, Valence, etc.). You can also take the TGV to Paris and Marseille.
- To and from the Geneva-Cornavin train station, the “Léman Express ” services are available. Léman Express “services several towns in Haute-Savoie (Annecy, Annemasse, Bonneville, Cluses, Evian-les-Bains, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Le Fayet).
Buy tickets
Swiss train tickets can be purchased in several ways:
- l’ SBB Mobile application ,
- the SBB website,
- station vending machines
- the vending machine located in the airport’s baggage reclaim area (accessible only to arriving passengers),
- the counters of the SBB Passenger Center at Geneva Airport station.
- For foreign guests, the
Swiss Travel Pass
allows you to travel on the entire Swiss rail network for 3, 4, 8 or 15 days.
Train tickets for France can be purchased online on the SNCF or the CFF, but also from ticket machines in stations, or from the various counters at the SBB Passenger Center at Geneva Airport station.
Shuttle buses to ski resorts
Altibus offers several regular routes from Geneva airport.
The Alpskibus line (Geneva Airport <> Tarentaise ski resorts) runs only during the winter season. Services include:
- Val Thorens.
- Tignes.
- Val d’Isère.
- La Plagne.
- Courchevel.
- Les Arcs.
The Geneva Airport <> Les Carroz – Flaine service runs Saturdays and Sundays during the winter season.
The Geneva Airport line <> Morzine/Avoriaz runs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays during the winter season.
Altibus routes also stop at the following Savoie stations:
- Moûtiers,
- Love,
- Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Hotel shuttles
These shuttles are operated by certain hotels, which we recommend you contact directly for further information. They are to and from the airport.
Here is an indicative list of hotels that offer this service.
Swiss hotel shuttles
They are free of chargeThey run every day and are located outside the “Arrivals” level for these hotels:
- Crowne Plaza Geneva
- Everness Hotel & Resort Chavannes de Bogis
- Geneva Marriott Hotel
- Hilton Geneva Hotel & Conference Centre
- Holiday Inn Express Geneva Airport
- NH Geneva Airport Hotel
- Ibis Genève Aéroport
- Mercure Geneva Airport
- Mövenpick Hotel & Casino Geneva
- Nash Airport Hotel
- NH Geneva Airport Hotel
- Yotel Geneva Lake
French hotel shuttles
They are payingThey circulate daily and are located outside the “Arrivals” level for these hotels:
- Best Western Park Hotel for 7 euros per person.
- Hotel ibis Saint-Genis Pouilly
Regional buses are another option for getting to the airport.
BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus: long-distance buses from Geneva Airport
Two long-distance bus companies, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus, offer economical routes between Geneva and several major cities in France and Europe. They are not dedicated airport shuttles, but offer a practical and inexpensive alternative for continuing your journey.
To remember:
- Journeys to major cities (e.g. Lyon, Grenoble…).
- Tickets often cheaper than the train.
- Book online or via app.
- Luggage accepted.
- Wi-Fi services, sockets, comfort according to line.
📌 Also ask yourself how long it will take to get to the airport.
Cabs and VTC at Geneva airport
There are no price surprises. The activities of cabs and VTCs in the canton of Geneva are governed by a law that allows the definition of fixed prices for departure from the airport depending on the destination:
- CHF 25 for a trip in the area adjacent to the airport.
- CHF 35 for travel to international organizations.
- CHF 50 for a trip to the downtown right bank.
- 60 CHF to downtown left bank.
Other destinations are billed at the regulated rate per kilometer traveled.
💡Check out our full article on Geneva airport as well as our article on airport map.
How much do shuttles cost at Geneva airport?
| Means of transport | Fare | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| TPG city bus | ~ CHF 3 | Unireso Zone 10 ticket |
| Train | ~ CHF 3 | Unireso Zone 10 ticket |
| TPG Aérobus | Free | Plane ticket required |
| Hotel shuttles | Variable | / |
| Altibus | Variable | Seasonal fares, higher than city buses |
| BlaBlaCar Bus / FlixBus | Very economical | / |
| Cab and VTC | ~ CHF 25-60 | Flat rates to downtown (Geneva right/left bank) |
In conclusion, we hope you’ve found all the information you need! As you can see, Geneva airport offers a variety of shuttle services to suit all types of travelers.
How do I get from Geneva Airport to the city center?
We have written a full article on the subject available at here. Eo sum up, you have several options:
- train,
- bus,
- cab,
- VTC,
- carpooling,
- self-service bicycles.
How much does a shuttle bus to Geneva Airport cost?
Rates vary according to the type of shuttle chosen:
- TPG bus / Train: approx. CHF 3 to reach the city center,
- Aérobus: free in the morning with a plane ticket,
- Shuttles to ski resorts: prices vary according to destination,
- Cabs / VTC: the most expensive solution.
👉 See the price comparison table in the article to quickly view the cheapest options.
How do I get from downtown Geneva to the airport?
The same options are available as in the other direction: TPG bus, train, cab, VTC, etc.
👉 For more details, timetables and fares, see the answer to the question: “How do I get from Geneva Airport to the city center?”
Where to take the bus from Geneva airport?
All stops are on the Registration level, in front of or to the side of the SBB station.
What if I prefer to come by car?
Read our article ons cheap parking at Geneva Airport.
