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Europe Switzerland Geneva Tourist Information Post

Post

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There are many post offices throughout the city. Mailboxes are yellow, and you can purchase stamps in the post offices and in some press shops. Geneva's main post office is the Poste Mont-Blanc located in the centre.

Useful Information

  • Address: Swiss Post - Rue du Mont-Blanc 18, Geneva
  • Opening hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–4pm, Sun closed
  • Website: www.post.ch/en
  • Phone: +41 8 48 888 888

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Geneva International Airport (GVA)

Geneva International Airport (GVA)

Geneva Airport, situated 4 kilometres from the city centre, offers convenient transportation options through a united network of public transport, known as Unireso. The CFF Railway Station at Genève Aéroport provides direct access to trains heading to Geneva's city centre, other Swiss destinations, and even cities in France. The journey between the airport and Geneva-Cornavin station takes 7 minutes. TPG city buses operate at the airport with frequencies of 8-15 minutes during rush hours. Timetables and fare details are available at the airport's information desk. In addition, the Aérobus Morning Service, encompassing A1 to A6 lines, facilitates early morning travel for passengers staying in Geneva and France, providing free airport shuttles. Travellers staying in Geneva hotels, youth hostels, or campsites receive a ‘Geneva Transport Card’, allowing complimentary use of public transport in Geneva (zone 10) during their stay. This includes the Genève-Cornavin – Genève-Aéroport train journey. At the airport, you will also find taxi services as well as car rental companies.
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Passport / Visa

Passport / Visa

Switzerland can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.
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Public Transport

Public Transport

Geneva has excellent local public transport consisting of bus, trolley bus, tram, boat and train. The Unireso public transportation network lets you use the same ticket for all means of transportation. Tickets can be bought from ticket machines, agencies and online. A weekly pass and a monthly pass are also available. Note that the Geneva Unireso Network is free for anyone arriving by plane at Geneva Airport. This offer is limited to 80 minutes, counted from arrival time. Pick up your free ticket from the machine in the baggage collection area. At your hotel, you will receive the Geneva Transport Card which gives you a free passport to the entire transport network.
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