# GVA — Geneva (Geneva Airport)

> GVA (Geneva Airport) is the main international airport serving Geneva, Switzerland. Source: https://www.airportexit.com/airports/gva-geneva

## At a glance

- **Best exit method:** Take the free TPG ticket from the machine in baggage claim, then train to Cornavin
- **Typical fare:** Free (80 min) / CHF 3 if expired
- **Journey time:** 7 min to Cornavin
- **Pickup point:** Train station below terminal
- **Key warning:** Free ticket machine is in baggage claim, BEFORE you exit — don't skip it
- **Fare reality (GVA → Cornavin):** expected Free–CHF 3 · concerning CHF 35+ · likely scam CHF 60+ unlicensed
- **Overall risk:** low — Free 80-min public transport ticket included with arrival. Train to Cornavin in 7 min. Honest taxis with posted rates.
- **Last updated:** June 2026 (high confidence)

## Ways out of GVA, ranked

1. **Train to Cornavin (free 80-min ticket)** _(recommended)_ — cost Free, journey 7 min, wait Every 10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Free; Fast
2. **TPG bus 5 / 10** _(recommended)_ — cost Free, journey 20–30 min, wait Every 7 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Free; Goes to UN/Pâquis
   - Cons: Slower
3. **Metered taxi** — cost CHF 35–CHF 50, journey 15–25 min, wait Immediate, payment Card & Cash.
   - Pros: Door-to-door
   - Cons: Expensive
4. **Uber** — cost CHF 25–CHF 40, journey 15–25 min, wait 3–10 min, payment Card.
   - Pros: Cheaper than taxi

## First 30 minutes after landing at GVA

1. Clear immigration
2. Collect bags, clear customs
3. Grab free Unireso ticket from the red machine in baggage claim
4. Take train to Cornavin
5. Total: 7 min

## Common scams at GVA

- **Free-ticket scam** (medium risk): Touts offer 'free ticket' for a 'small donation' — the real ticket is genuinely free from the machine. _How to avoid:_ Use only the red Unireso machine in baggage claim.

## Payment warnings at GVA

- Contactless universal; CHF cash for tips

## Arrival checklist for GVA

- Free ticket grabbed before exit
- Onward destination (Cornavin vs Pâquis)
- Contactless

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Last updated: June 2026

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