There are 8 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Base Geneva by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, foot, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Genèvetrain Ir15 / ...
13 minCHF 2–6Line 10 bus
- Take the bus from Genève-Aéroport, WTC to Genève, Prairiebus 10
19 minCHF 6–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Base Genevataxi 4.7 km
6 minCHF 23–28Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Base Geneva4.7 km
6 minWalk
- Take the walk from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Base Genevawalk 3.9 km
47 minLine 28 bus, line 18 tram
- Take the bus from Genève-Aéroport, WTC to Vernier, Blandonnetbus 28 / ...
- Take the tram from Vernier, Blandonnet to Genève, Lyontram 14 / ...
19 minCHF 12–30Line 10 bus via Genève, Charmilles
- Take the bus from Genève-Aéroport, WTC to Genève, Charmillesbus 10
23 minCHF 6–15Bus
- Take the bus from Genève-Aéroport, Terminal to Genève, gare Cornavinbus 5 / ...
29 minCHF 7–9
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Base Geneva by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Base Geneva is to train which costs SFr 2 - SFr 6 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Base Geneva is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs SFr 23 - SFr 28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genève-Aéroport, WTC and arriving at Genève, Prairie. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Genève-Aéroport and arriving at Genève. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Base Geneva is 6 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Base Geneva without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs SFr 2 - SFr 6.
The train from Genève-Aéroport to Genève takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Base Geneva bus services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, depart from Genève-Aéroport, WTC station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Base Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève-Aéroport station.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Base Geneva is to train which takes 13 min and costs SFr 2 - SFr 6. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus, which costs SFr 6 - SFr 15 and takes 19 min.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Base Geneva, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève-Aéroport to Genève every 15 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 2–6 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Transports Publics Genevois operates a bus from Genève-Aéroport, WTC to Genève, Prairie every 15 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 6–15 and the journey takes 17 min.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–6
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 22 308 33 11
- Website
- tpg.ch
Tram from Vernier, Blandonnet to Genève, Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–16
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- CHF 6–10
- Day Pass 1st Class
- CHF 11–16
- Phone
- +41 22 308 33 11
- Website
- tpg.ch
Bus from Genève-Aéroport, WTC to Genève, Prairie
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–15
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- CHF 6–9
- Day Pass 1st Class
- CHF 11–15
Bus from Genève-Aéroport, WTC to Vernier, Blandonnet
- Ave. Duration
- 4 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–14
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- CHF 6–9
- Day Pass 1st Class
- CHF 11–14
Bus from Genève-Aéroport, WTC to Genève, Charmilles
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–15
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- CHF 6–9
- Day Pass 1st Class
- CHF 11–15
Bus from Genève-Aéroport, Terminal to Genève, gare Cornavin
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–16
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- CHF 7–10
- Day Pass 1st Class
- CHF 12–16
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Bus from Genève-Aéroport, Terminal to Genève, gare Cornavin
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–9
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva-GVA to Base Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–28
KZ taxi
- Phone
- +41 79 964 01 27
- Website
- kztaxi.ch
Taxiphone Genève SA
- Phone
- +41 22 33 141 33
- Website
- mytaxiphone.ch
Taxi Genève
- Phone
- +41 22 518 31 33
TaxiGVA
- Phone
- +41 76 202 06 06
- Website
- taxigva.ch
Centrale des Taxis 202 Genève
- Phone
- +41 22 320 22 02
- Website
- google.com
Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Base Geneva bus services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, arrive at Genève, Prairie station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Base Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Book your Geneva Airport (GVA) to Base Geneva train tickets online with Omio.
There are 391+ hotels available in Base Geneva.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Base Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.