Preparing your journey to Geneva Airport this summer: what to know


04.06.2025

Summer holidays are approaching - it is time to plan your journey to the airport. Whether you are travelling from the Geneva area, a neighbouring canton or the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, there are plenty of options to get to Genève Aéroport easily, at any time of the day - even early in the morning. Take a moment to explore all the available options!

💡 Important: Please arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your flight’s departure, or follow your airline’s recommendations.

🚆 Arriving by train

The CFF Geneva Airport railway station is just a few minutes’ walk from the terminal.

For very early morning flights (from 06:00), early trains from Fribourg, Biel/Bienne and Sion will run during the nights of:

  • Friday 27 to Saturday 28 June 2025
  • Friday 4 to Saturday 5 July 2025

And for your return, late-night trains will also be running from Geneva Airport on 27–28 June and 4–5 July:

  • Departure at 00:00 → Arrival in Sion at 02:02
  • Departure at 00:56 → Arrival in Fribourg at 02:39

For full timetables and intermediate stops, please consult the online schedule.

📢 Discounts: If your journey starts in the cantons of Bern, Fribourg, Jura, Neuchâtel or Valais, you may be eligible for a CHF 10 discount per trip and per person (conditions apply). Over 380 stations are included – check if yours is on the list!

👉 Timetables and info: Early trains | Discount application

🚍 Using Geneva public transport and our free Aérobus shuttles

The TPG network makes it easy to reach the airport.

For very early departures, take advantage of our free Aérobus service, which runs between 03:30 and 06:00 depending on your location. This service is free upon presentation of your flight ticket. Six lines serve Geneva and neighbouring France.

To board, simply present proof of travel (ticket or booking).

👉 Route map and timetables: Discover Aérobus

🚌 Coach from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

You can reach Geneva Airport by coach from several cities including:

  • Lyon (city centre or Saint-Exupéry Airport)
  • Annecy, Chamonix, Chambéry, Grenoble, Sallanches

👉 Book directly with: BlaBlaCar Bus | Swiss Tours | Flixbus or via GVATransport

🚗 Coming by car: don’t forget to book your parking space

If you’re coming by car, you can reserve a space in car parks P1, P26 or P51.

During school holidays, spaces are limited – book as early as possible!

  • Online booking fee: 10 CHF or 20 CHF depending on the car park
  • Parking fees: payable upon your return

👉Information and bookings: www.gva.ch/ResaPark

Our car parks are also available without reservation. Full information available on our dedicated page.

Looking to add a touch of comfort to your trip?

Discover our services for even greater travel comfort:

  • Priority Lane: fast-track security access, 10 CHF per person
  • VIP Pack: Priority Lane + access to one of four partner lounges, 45 CHF

👉Book no later than the day before your trip: via our e-commerce platform

📄 Pre-departure checklist

Don’t forget a thing! Check our travel checklist and travel worry-free.

Genève Aéroport wishes you a wonderful summer and an excellent trip!