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Geneva International Airport (Cointrin) is situated about 20 minutes by car or bus from the city centre. There are many international connections, and there is a regular shuttle service from Zurich Unique Airport (flight time about 35 minutes).

There are also some low-cost carriers, such as Easy Jet, that fly directly into Geneva from various European destinations.

From the airport to the conference centre costs about 30 CHF in a taxi from the Taxi-Phone pool.

The bus #10 from the Transports Publics Genevois (TPG) can also get you directly from the airport to the centre of town for about 3 francs.

Trains also run regularly (every 15 minutes) from the airport to the city’s central train station (Cornavin).

Geneva is well-situated on the European train network, and trains are fast, clean and reliable.

The high-speed train from Paris (the TGV), for example, gets you to Geneva in about three and a half hours.

The Expo-Lac Conference Centre and most of the hotels are situated within easy walking distance from the train station so this is a very feasible transportation option; check the SwissRail site for details on timetables and line maps.

Check the Michelin Guide or the Mappy website for driving directions.

Geneva is a small city with many cars, so parking space is at a premium. Some of our hotels offer parking facilities.

If you wish to rent a car to visit other parts of Switzerland after the conference, cars can be hired at the airport, train station and hotels (all major car rental companies are available). A national driving licence and credit card are required and drivers must be at least 21 years old.