Train vs Bus at Geneva Airport (GVA)
Verdict
Take Train — roughly equivalent — pick on convenience.
Side by side
| Factor | Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
| Option | Train to Cornavin (free 80-min ticket) | TPG bus 5 / 10 |
| Cost | Free | Free |
| Journey | 7 min | 20–30 min |
| Wait | Every 10 min | Every 7 min |
| Payment | Card | Card |
| Locals recommend |
Train — Train to Cornavin (free 80-min ticket)
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Fast
Bus — TPG bus 5 / 10
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Goes to UN/Pâquis
- ! Slower
Scams to watch either way
- Free-ticket scam
Touts offer 'free ticket' for a 'small donation' — the real ticket is genuinely free from the machine.
Avoid: Use only the red Unireso machine in baggage claim.
Frequently asked
Q.Train or Bus from GVA — which is better?
Train — roughly equivalent — pick on convenience. Train to Cornavin (free 80-min ticket): Free, 7 min.
Q.How much is Train from Geneva Airport?
Free typical. Journey 7 min, wait Every 10 min. Payment: Card.
Q.How much is Bus from Geneva Airport?
Free typical. Journey 20–30 min, wait Every 7 min. Payment: Card.
Q.What should I watch for on arrival at GVA?
Free-ticket scam: Touts offer 'free ticket' for a 'small donation' — the real ticket is genuinely free from the machine. — Use only the red Unireso machine in baggage claim.
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