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Discover Switzerland by train and visit Geneva? Bordered by Lake Geneva and overlooked by the Alps, Geneva combines nature, history and openness to the world. Cosmopolitan and soothing at the same time, it appeals as much to lovers of culture as to those seeking serenity by the water. Its network of streetcars, buses and boats, combined with an ultra-connected central station, makes it the perfect destination for a car-free city-trip.
Geneva is one of Europe's most accessible cities by train TGV Lyria connect it to Paris in less than 4 hours Swiss trains make it easy to reach Lausanne, Montreux or Zurich. Once you're here, soft mobility is king: efficient public transport, self-service bicycles, transport cards offered in many accommodations... It's all part of a seamless, responsible stay, 100% car-free.
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The historic heart of Geneva can be discovered around the Old town With its cobbled streets, ancient facades and St. Peter's Cathedral. Climb to the top of its towers to admire the view of the lake and the Jet d'Eau, the city's symbol. A stone's throw away, the international district reflects Geneva's diplomatic vocation: UN European headquarters Red Cross museum, global institutions... a place like no other in the world.
It's hard to talk about Geneva without mentioning its lake! Visit Léman offers a soothing setting and magnificent walks, whether from the harbor, the La Grange and Eaux-Vives parks, or the lush green quays. You can also take a mini-cruise or a trip on a bateau-mouche. And if you fancy the mountains, Mont-Salève (accessible by bus and cable car) gives you a bird's eye view of the whole region.
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Visit Swiss Travel Pass is one of the best ways to discover Switzerland by train in a flexible and economical way! This pass allows you to travel unlimited on most trains, buses and boats on the Swiss network, while giving you access to numerous scenic transports and over 500 museums.
Ideal for rail travel in Switzerland, the Swiss Pass makes it easy to travel between iconic cities such as Zurich, Lucerne or Interlaken while exploring the Swiss Alps without constraint.
You can also explore other cities in Switzerland:
If you want to keep traveling, explore our ready-made loops departing from Geneva:
This guide is produced in partnership with the tourism office:
Train emits about 10x less CO₂ than car (2 passengers) over 410 km.
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