Practical guide to Geneva · 06
Transport in Geneva: TPG, Léman Express and Mouettes
Tram, bus, train, boat, bike and cross-border journeys: how to get around easily in Geneva and Greater Geneva.
Mobility
Getting around without a car
Geneva combines buses, trams, trains, boats and soft mobility. With the unireso fare community, a single ticket is valid across the whole network of the zone you choose.
For neighbouring France, the Léman Express and Léman Pass tickets make cross-border journeys simpler.
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The options
How do you get around in Geneva?
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TPG buses and trams
The heart of the urban network, with the TPG app for routes and tickets.
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Train and Léman Express
Neighbourhoods, the airport, the Lake Geneva region and neighbouring France.
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The Mouettes
The yellow boats that cross the harbour.
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Cycling and walking
Practical for many journeys in the city.
Which ticket?
Which ticket or pass should you choose?
| Your journey | Recommended ticket | Where to buy it? |
|---|---|---|
| Within the canton of Geneva | unireso (zone 10) | TPG app, ticket machines, agencies |
| Geneva ↔ neighbouring France | Léman Pass | TPG app, lemanpass.com |
| Elsewhere in Switzerland | SBB tickets (possibly with the Half Fare card) | SBB app, stations |
Fares and zones: check the official fare tables, updated every year.
Cross-border
Geneva ↔ France: choosing well
Before you buy
Check your zone and how often you travel
Needs differ depending on the journey: check your departure zone, your destination and how often you travel before choosing between tickets and a pass.
Mini-lexicon
The vocabulary of Geneva transport
- TPG
- Geneva public transport: buses and trams.
- unireso
- Fare community of the canton of Geneva.
- Léman Pass
- Cross-border tickets for Greater Geneva.
- Léman Express
- Regional cross-border train linking Geneva, neighbouring France and the canton of Vaud.
- Mouettes
- Small yellow boats that cross the harbour.
- SBB (CFF)
- Swiss Federal Railways.
- Half Fare
- SBB card that reduces the price of many tickets in Switzerland.
- Zone 10
- The fare zone covering the canton of Geneva.
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Official sources
Rules and procedures may change and depend on your situation. Always check the information published by the authorities before taking any step.
Frequently asked questions
Transport in Geneva: your questions
Which public transport is there in Geneva?
TPG buses and trams, trains including the Léman Express, and the Geneva Mouettes that cross the harbour.
What is unireso?
The fare community of public transport in the canton of Geneva: a single ticket or pass is valid on buses, trams, trains and Mouettes in the chosen zone.
What is the Léman Pass?
The fare system for cross-border journeys in Greater Geneva, notably with the Léman Express.
What is the Léman Express?
The regional cross-border rail network linking Geneva to neighbouring France (Haute-Savoie, Ain) and the canton of Vaud.
Can I buy tickets on my mobile?
Yes, notably with the TPG app, or the SBB app for trains.
Can you live in Geneva without a car?
Yes, for most urban journeys: public transport, cycling and walking cover the essentials.
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Last updated: October 2026 · Guide written by the Alliance Française de Genève
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