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Transportation
Guide to Public Transport in Geneva
Geneva's public transport system is very efficient and
comprehensive. Bus, tram and train routes reach out to all corners
of the suburbs and surrounding towns as well as around the city
centre should you need it. As it is, the city centre is very
compact, and well coverable on foot. Tickets for buses and trams
must be purchased before boarding.
Trams
Geneva has no metro system, but there are a number of tram lines,
which run through the city centre and connect it with the suburbs. A
one-hour ticket, valid on all trams and buses costs CHF3 and a day
pass costs CHF10 for Geneva city and CHF18 for the whole of Geneva
canton. Tickets can be bought from chrome ticket dispensers at all
stops.
Trains
The main train terminus is Cornavin Station (Gare Cornavin), where
trains of the French SNCF network terminate. French trains from
Annecy or Chamonix terminate at Gare des Eaux-Vives on the other
side of town. As a rail hub, Geneva has extensive local and national
train connections and is served by the TGV network, meaning Paris
can be reached in under four hours from the city.
The railway along the shore of Lake Geneva makes the route one of
the most picturesque in Europe and a beautiful way to enter or leave
the city. Tickets and passes are available at most stations.
Buses
The bus system in Geneva is very comprehensive with normal buses and
trolley buses covering all parts of the city and running to a
regular timetable. Tickets can be bought on the bus or from the
ticket dispensers positioned at most stops. At weekends there are
also special night buses with tickets for a single journey costing
CHF3.
The international bus station is located at Place Dorcière, in the
city centre.
Ferries
The Mouettes Genevoises operate a scheduled boat service along the
Rhône riverside and the end of Lake Geneva. The boats can also be
chartered for special events. For information, contact Mouettes
Genevoises, Société de Navigation SA, 8 quai du Mont-Blanc, Tel: +44
(0)22-732- 2944.
Driving
Good roads and safe conditions make driving a sound option in Geneva
and throughout Switzerland. You must drive on the right and overtake
on the left. A valid driving licence and third-party insurance are
compulsory. There are serious penalties for drivers exceeding the
blood alcohol limit of 0.08%. The speed limit within Geneva is 50km
per hour (30mph), and 120km per hour (75mph) on motorways. Note that
a vignette must be purchased before using motorways; these are
available at the border and Swiss National Tourism Offices.
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Taxis
With such a good public transport system there is little need to
take taxis anywhere in the city. Taxis are also very expensive with
individual operators allowed to set their own prices, which can vary
widely. If you must call a cab order one in advance. Either ask your
hotel to book one for you or try: Taxis New Cab, Tel: +41
(0)22-320-2020 or Taxiphone, Tel: +41 (0)22-331-4133.
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