Geneva, Switzerland

Cointrin airport (GVA)
The airport is 3 miles (4km) NW of Geneva
Flying time from London: 1 hour and 40 minutes (470 miles)
Cointrin airport web site

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Buses
Public buses leave for the centre every few minutes from the departures and arrivals levels. A free hotel shuttle transports passengers to major hotels.
Trains
Trains leave for Cornavin railway station in the city centre every 10 minutes. Single ticket is CHF3. Day pass is CHF7, 24 hour pass CHF10; you can use the passes on the buses.
Taxis
Taxis are available outside Arrivals and cost between CHF30 and CHF50 to the centre of Geneva (15 minutes). Private car transfers to the city centre or other area destinations (not cheap, but may make sense if you have several people, need help, or have lots of luggage) may be pre-booked online at: Airport Transfer Service
Cointrin airport on Wikipedia

Geneva and Switzerland
Country code: +41
Currency: 1 Swiss Franc = about 45p in British currency... Today's exchange rate.
Time: Switzerland's time is always one hour ahead of UK time, winter and summer.
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