Transport Geneva, Switzerland

Walking - the cheapest and most practical way to travel in Geneva, especially for tourists, since it allows no haste to enjoy the views of the city and feel its measured pace of life. Those who want to catch more can take advantage of public transport, which is quite affordable and reliable as a Swiss watch.

Most of the Geneva tram and bus lines start at the central square of Cornavin, in front of the main railway station. From here you can reach the Palais des Nations F or bus number 8. City buses and trams run from five am to midnight, tickets are purchased at machines at bus stops or in the offices of shipping companies at the central station. Office of the Geneva public transport, which is located near the tourist office at the railway station Cornavin, offers free maps of local bus routes. Travel within a 10-second zone, which covers most of Geneva, cost 2,20 francs ($ 1.45), travel for one day, which gives access to all areas of the city, is worth 12 francs ($ 7.80).

Public transport in Geneva also includes train and trolley buses, tickets are purchased at bus stops.

In Geneva, you can borrow a bike, if you want to travel around the outskirts of the city. In Geneva itself to ride a bike is not very convenient because of the steep cobbled streets and traffic flow.