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Fast TGV Lyria High-Speed Trains from Paris to Geneva and Lausanne

March 12, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Genève / Geneva, Lausanne

TGV-Lyria Trains connect Paris with Geneva and Lausanne

TGV Lyria trains provide the fastest transportation from Paris in France to Genève and Lausanne on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Book early for the cheapest tickets and best deals. The fastest and most comfortable way to travel from Paris in France to Genève and Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland is by high-speed TGV Lyria trains. TGV trains take just over … [Read more...]

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Transportation to Lausanne in Switzerland

March 10, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Lausanne

S-Bahn Train in the Lavaux near Lausanne

Lausanne on Lake Geneva has excellent public transportation connections to the rest of Switzerland and many parts of Europe. Trains (including TGV-Lyria trains from Paris), driving, flying (via Genève or Zürich) and ferry boats are available. Getting to Lausanne, capital of Canton Vaud (Waadt), on Lake Geneva in Switzerland is easy from most parts of Switzerland. Lausanne … [Read more...]

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Easy Transportation in Geneva and France on the Léman Express Train Network

March 10, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Annecy, Evian, Genève / Geneva, Haute Savoy, France, Transportation

SBB Regional Express Double-Decker Train in Lausanne

In 2020, public transportation in the larger Geneva region is a lot simpler with the Léman Express trains connecting seamlessly to neighboring France including popular day-trip destinations Annecy and Evian. The Léman Express network is the largest cross-border railway commuting system in Europe. It allows for seamless connections between central Geneva and neighboring … [Read more...]

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Save with Cheap Swiss Transportation Tickets and Railway Passes

January 27, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Transportation

Lavaux train in autumn

Special discounts are available for travel on Swiss trains, buses, boats, trams, and cable cars to make transportation tikcets in Switzerland cheaper. The Junior and Half-Fare Cards are particularly good value deals. Switzerland has an excellent public transportation system that smoothly integrates train, bus, tram, boat, and cable car rides. Transportation in Switzerland … [Read more...]

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Getting to Geneva Airport (GVA) by Train

January 27, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Geneva Airport (GVA), Genève / Geneva

Trains Departure Times, Geneva Airport

Trains provide cheap and fast transportation to Geneva Airport from Genève-Cornavin station and many other parts of Switzerland including Lausanne, Montreux, Brig, and Biel / Bienne. Swiss Railways provide cheap and fast transportation directly to Geneva Airport (GVA) on the border of Switzerland and France in the outskirts of Genève. Most long-distance trains stop at … [Read more...]

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Genève Public Buses to Geneva Airport (GVA)

January 27, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Geneva Airport (GVA), Genève / Geneva

Geneva Airport Bus 5

Public buses are the cheapest and often most convenient transportation to Geneva Airport (GVA) when traveling from downtown Genève and other suburbs. Getting to Geneva Airport (GVA) is often the cheapest and easiest on Genève’s public bus system. Buses run from the airport to downtown Genève Cornavin train station, the international organizations, and several suburbs of … [Read more...]

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Cheap Transportation to Geneva Airport (GVA)

January 24, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Geneva Airport (GVA), Genève / Geneva

Geneva Airport

Getting to Geneva Airport (GVA) is easy by car, train, and bus. Private minibus transfers and shuttle van services run to Alpine ski resorts in France. Geneva International Airport (Aéroport International de Genève) is conveniently located on the outskirts of Geneva. Getting to the airport is easy and often fairly cheap. Public buses run from the airport to most areas of … [Read more...]

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Explore Vineyards with the Mobilis Lavaux Riviera Pass

April 11, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Lavaux

Trains in the Lavaux in Autumn

Travelers save with the Mobilis Lavaux Riviera day pass on trains and buses when exploring the vineyards between Lausanne and Montreux on Lac Léman. The vineyards of the Lavaux region on the northern shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland are amongst the most beautiful parts of Switzerland. In addition to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage-listed vineyards and small wine … [Read more...]

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Ride Miniature Trains at the Swiss Vapeur Parc in Le Bouveret

March 22, 2016 by Henk Bekker in Family Travel, Le Bouveret, Valais / Wallis

Miniature Steam Train in the Swiss Vapeur Parc

The Swiss Vapeur Parc on Lake Geneva allows visitors to ride on miniature steam trains inside a large park with miniature buildings and copies of sites in Switzerland. Visitors to the Swiss Vapeur Parc on the shores of Lake Geneva in Le Bouveret enjoy unlimited rides on the park’s small miniature trains. The miniature trains are small scaled reproductions of many famous … [Read more...]

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Visit Santa Clause’s Mountaintop Workshop in Montreux, Switzerland

December 16, 2010 by Henk Bekker in Christmas, Events, Family Travel, Montreux-Vevey

Santa Clause on Rochers-de-Naye near Montreux

Each December children can visit Father Christmas by cog-wheel mountain train at his Swiss home on Rochers-de-Naye, an Alpine peak towering over Montreux and Lac Léman. NOTE: In 2020, the Montreux Christmas market and all related activities were canceled. Visiting Santa’s house at the top of Rochers-de-Naye is one of main attractions for children to the annual Marché de … [Read more...]

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Cycling in La Côte on Lake GenevaAirbnb is famous for good accommodation deals but also offers a range of interesting experiences when traveling in the Lake Geneva region that go well beyond just standard guided tours.

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