Geneva

Geneva is reached by TGV Lyria from Paris or via Switzerland on comfortable SBB intercity trains. You arrive right along Lake Geneva with stunning views of the Alps. Main departure and boarding stations for the TGV Lyria / ICE include:

• Brussels-South (Midi) (5h 12m, 1 transfer)
• Antwerp Central (5h 56m, 1 transfer)
• Rotterdam Central (6h 31m, 1 transfer)
• Amsterdam Central (7h 19m, 1 transfer)

TGV Lyria tickets are released 3 to 4 months ahead starting from €49.00. Walk-up tickets frequently rise to €175.00, saving roughly 72% (€126). Bus alternatives include Flixbus or multi-leg budget connections.

Trains arrive at Gare de Genève-Cornavin in the central Paquis district. From the station, the TPG Tram & Bus takes you straight to the Jet d'Eau and UN headquarters, or rent a bike from Donkey Republic Genève.

Driving to Geneva takes about 9h 27m (~804 km). Expect around €102 in fuel (assuming 6.5 L/100 km, or ~€61 for EV charging (19 kWh/100 km)), around €42 in tolls (Swiss motorway vignette (CHF 40)), and parking (€35 per day in the city center (or ~€15 per day at a peripheral P+R)). For a weekend trip (round-trip fuel, any tolls, and 48 hours of central parking), total driving costs amount to ~€358 (~€276 for an electric car). Switzerland requires Stick'AIR emergency emissions badge in Geneva and Swiss motorway vignette. Charge points can be located via this link.