Geneva is an international city with excellent air, rail, and public transportation connections. Below is some helpful information for planning your travel to the SNL 2026 Annual Meeting.
Traveling to Geneva by Air
Geneva Airport(opens in new tab) (GVA) is the primary airport serving Geneva and is located just a few kilometers from the city center.
Geneva Airport has direct connections to many European cities as well as select international destinations. Travelers arriving from North America or other locations without nonstop service can easily connect through major European hubs.
SNL attendees may also be eligible for discounted airfare. Visit our Flight Discount page for additional information.
Traveling to Geneva by Train
Geneva is very well connected to destinations throughout Switzerland and neighboring countries by rail.
Geneva-Cornavin is the city's main railway station and provides connections throughout Switzerland as well as international rail service.
For schedules, fares, and journey planning, visit: Swiss Federal Railways (SBB/CFF)
Getting from Geneva Airport to the City
Getting from Geneva Airport to central Geneva is quick and easy.
By Train
The train is one of the easiest ways to reach central Geneva. The railway station is located directly at Geneva Airport, and all trains departing from the airport stop at Geneva-Cornavin, Geneva's main railway station. See Geneva Airport Train Information.
- Travel time: approximately 7 minutes
- Trains operate frequently throughout the day
- Geneva-Cornavin provides easy connections to local public transportation and hotels throughout the city
By Bus
Several public bus routes also connect Geneva Airport with the city and surrounding areas. Visit Geneva Airport Public Transportation.
By Taxi
Taxis are available outside the airport Arrivals area. Travel time to central Geneva varies depending on traffic.
Free Geneva Transport Card
One of the benefits of staying in Geneva is free public transportation!
Visitors staying in a hotel, youth hostel, or campsite in Geneva are eligible for the Geneva Transport Card(opens in new tab), which provides unlimited use of Geneva's public transportation network for the duration of their stay.
The card includes:
- Trams
- Buses
- Trains within Geneva's Zone 10
- Geneva's Mouettes yellow shuttle boats
Your accommodation can provide your digital Geneva Transport Card before your arrival, allowing you to use public transportation from Geneva Airport to your hotel at no charge.
Getting Around Geneva
For information on public transportation and how to get around Geneva, we encourage you to review the resources provided by the city. Geneva offers an efficient and well-connected network of trams, buses, trains, and even boat shuttles, making it easy to navigate between conference venues, hotels, and local attractions. You can find detailed guidance, maps, ticketing information, and travel tips by visiting the official tourism page here(opens in new tab).