There are 7 ways to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Genève, Rive by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or foot
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 / ...
27 minCHF 1–3Line 10 bus
- Take the bus from Genève-Aéroport, WTC to Genève, Rivebus 10
28 minCHF 7–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Genève, Rivetaxi 6.4 km
8 minCHF 29–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Geneva (GVA) to Genève, Rive6.4 km
8 minWalk
- Take the walk from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Genève, Rivewalk 5.7 km
1h 8mLine 274 bus
- Take the bus from Aéroport to Terrassierebus 274
31 minCHF 3–5Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Le Grand-Saconnex to Genève6 km
31 minCHF 3
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Genève, Rive by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Genève, Rive is to train which costs SFr 1 - SFr 3 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Genève, Rive is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs SFr 29 - SFr 35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genève-Aéroport, WTC and arriving at Genève, Rive. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 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 Genève, Rive is 8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Genève, Rive without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs SFr 1 - SFr 3.
The train from Genève-Aéroport to Genève takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Genève, Rive bus services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, depart from Genève-Aéroport, WTC station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Genève, Rive 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 Genève, Rive is to train which takes 27 min and costs SFr 1 - SFr 3. Alternatively, you can line 10 bus, which costs SFr 7 - SFr 16 and takes 28 min.
What companies run services between Geneva Airport (GVA), Switzerland and Genève, Rive, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève-Aéroport to Genève every 15 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 1–3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Transports Publics Genevois operates a bus from Genève-Aéroport, WTC to Genève, Rive every 15 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 7–16 and the journey takes 28 min.
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 1–3
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 22 308 33 11
- Website
- tpg.ch
Bus from Genève-Aéroport, WTC to Genève, Rive
- Ave. Duration
- 28 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Geneva (GVA) to Genève, Rive
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Genève, Rive bus services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, arrive at Genève, Rive station.
Geneva Airport (GVA) to Genève, Rive train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
There are 1248+ hotels available in Genève, Rive.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Geneva Airport (GVA) and Genève, Rive. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.