GVA Airport Transportation Options
Overview
Geneva International Airport offers a variety of transportation options for travelers. Whether you're heading into the city or exploring the surrounding region, you have several choices including taxis, buses, trains, and rental cars.
Taxis & Limousines
Taxis are readily available at Geneva Airport. They are located outside the Arrivals area. You can contact the taxi service at +41 22 331 41 33 for more information. Limousine services are also available for a more private travel experience.
Private Shuttles & Buses
Several private shuttle services operate from GVA. These shuttles can be pre-booked for direct travel to your destination. Additionally, Transdev offers bus services to Haute-Savoie destinations like Annecy, Chamonix, and St-Gervais. The one-way ticket costs 21 EUR.
Ride-Share Services
Ride-share platforms such as Uber operate at Geneva Airport. Pick-up and drop-off points are located outside the terminal. Use the app to arrange your ride and follow the signs to the designated area.
Rental Cars
Rental car facilities are conveniently located at the airport. Major providers include Avis, Hertz, and Europcar. You can find their desks in the Arrivals area. It's advisable to book in advance during peak travel times.
Public Transportation
- Train: The Gare CFF Geneva Airport train station is accessible from both Arrivals and check-in levels. Trains run every 12 minutes during rush hour, taking just 6 minutes to reach Geneva-Cornavin station in the city center.
- Bus: Urban buses stop every 8 to 15 minutes at the Main Terminal. Key routes include:
- Bus 5: Aréna/Palexpo - Nations - Cornavin - Rive - Malagnou - Thônex-Vallard
- Bus 10: Balexert - Cornavin - Bel-Air - Rive
- Bus 23: Blandonnet - Lignon - Aïre - Grand-Lancy - ZIPLO
- Bus 28: Parfumerie - Vernier - Blandonnet - Aéroport - Fret - Grand-Saconnex - Nations - Jardin-Botanique
- Bus 57: Blandonnet - Hôpital de la Tour - Meyrin
- Bus Y: Ferney - Grand-Saconnex - Aéroport - Blandonnet - CERN - Thoiry
Arriving passengers can obtain an 80-minute free ticket for 'Transports Publics Genevois' from a dispenser before customs, valid for buses and trains to Geneva.
Accessibility and Additional Services
Geneva Airport is equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair services and moving walkways. Hotel shuttles are available for guests staying at nearby accommodations. Short-term parking options are also provided for quick pickups and drop-offs.
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Tips, Help & Resources
iFly.com strives to make your travel experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, from booking your flights to navigating airport security and beyond. Here are some things you may need to know that can help you on your journey specific to Grand Saconnex's GVA airport:
- Want to know the best way to get to your destination when leaving the airport? There are taxi services curbside, or you can use airport shuttle busses & vans, or you can even pick up a rental car from GVA outside baggage claim areas, perhaps as a one-way rental and drop it off in town.
- Grand Saconnex airport is equipped to handle special-needs persons, and also small medical emergencies that may arise.
- To find which baggage carousel your flight is assigned to, look up your flights' arrival status into GVA airport.
- If you have lost something while in the terminal area, please find the contact info for Geneva lost & found here.
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