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Car Hire at Geneva Cornavin Train Station - Discovering Switzerland

Geneva Cornavin Train Station is the beating heart of public transport for the city and the wider region, it is also one of the main railway hubs in Switzerland. Serving over 600 trains every day, the station is the central component of a large commercial complex where passengers have access to a vast selection of shopping and dining facilities, such as Burger King, Takinoa, Subway, Sushi Shop and Starbucks Coffee. Officially inaugurated in 1858, the Gare de Genève (as it is known locally) has been the subject of major renovation works in recent years, having reopened in autumn 2014 after being fully refurbished and extended. Its very central location makes it the ideal solution for visitors looking to pick up their car hire at Geneva Cornavin Train Station and enjoy an extensive tour of Lake Geneva and its surroundings.

Fringed by vast mountain ranges, Geneva has a rich and colourful history portrayed through a number of grand monuments and fascinating museums, most notably the famous Musée d'Art et d'Histoire. Its atmospheric and very historic centre is a labyrinth of cosy bars, welcoming cafés and intriguing antique shops lined up along its old winding cobbled streets. Its alleyways and hidden courtyards also harbour some of the best eateries in Switzerland. The most panoramic views of Lake Geneva can be enjoyed from the top of the Cathedral of St Pierre, a striking Romanesque church built in the heart of the city in 1150. Close by, the peaceful Place du Bourg-de-Four is the perfect spot right in the heart of the Old Town for a relaxing drink or a bite to eat. After that we suggest a tour of the nearby Patek Phillippe Museum which traces the history of watch-making all the way back to the 1500s.

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Station Information

Conveniently located in the heart of the city centre, Geneva Cornavin Train Station is Switzerland’s third-busiest railway station, after Zurich and Bern. Besides Geneva Airport being only a single stop away, most of the city's top tourists attractions are easily reachable either by car or on foot. The station connects to one Swiss mainline - the Lausanne–Geneva line - which links the city with the rest of Switzerland. Many long-distance trains pass through the station en route to the airport, plus Geneva Cornavin receives a significant amount of traffic from France along the busy Lyon-Geneva line. Services arriving from France also include the long-distance TGVs arriving from Paris and southern France, as well as regional trains from Lyon via Bellegarde.

Where to pick up my car hire at Geneva Cornavin Train Station

Most of the companies offering car rental at Geneva Cornavin Train Station have their offices either on the premises or near the station on Rue de Lausanne, with their vehicle pick-up points also in very close proximity. Prior to arrival, please sure you have all the necessary documents to hand, such as your driving licence, ID, car hire voucher and full details of any coverage you have pre-purchased, such as Auto Europe's popular Full Protection product which will take all the worry out of your trip to Geneva.

	Budget at Geneva Cornavin Train Station Rue de Lausanne 44 Geneva, Switzerland 1201 +41 22 929 03 30	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-7pm and Sat 7.30am-12.30pm/1.30-5pm (closed Sun)
	Europcar at Geneva Cornavin Train Station Rue de Lausanne 37 Geneva, Switzerland 1201 +41 22 909 6990	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 7.30am-7pm, Sat 8am-noon and Sun 2-6pm
	Hertz at Geneva Cornavin Train Station Gare de Cornavin Geneva, Switzerland 1201 +41 22 716 19 90	Opening Hours: Mon-Thu 8am-noon/1.30-6pm, Fri 1.30-8pm Sat 8am-noon/1-5pm and Sun 9am-1pm/2-6.30pm

Station facilities

As the city's main transport hub, you can expect to find an exhaustive range of on-site facilities and amenities when you rent a car at Geneva Cornavin Train station. There's a Migros grocery store that's always very popular with passengers and local residents alike and a Starbucks Coffee located right above it. You'll also find a well-stocked bookstore, Fluriot flower market, Body Shop and several more boutiques and newsagents such as Relay close to the main concourse. The Metro Shopping Cornavin centre has over 60 shops with names like Gex, H&M, Jeans & Co, Calvin & Klein, Tissot Swiss Watches, Swarovski and Iver Rocher. There's also a chemist, numerous cafes and restaurants (including Café Thai, Läderach and Mon Petit Boulanger Chéri) and even a photo-printing shop. Besides Western Union, there are lots of ATM cash machines dotted around the station, plus there's free Wi-fi access throughout the building for up to 60 minutes, after which you can log on again after a two-hour break. There's also a tourist information centre and a post office inside the station, as well as a staffed left-luggage facility.

How to get to and from Geneva Cornavin Train Station

Due to its central location, you won't have any problems picking and dropping off your car hire at Geneva Cornavin Train Station. Furthermore, Swiss Railways are extremely efficient and connect the station with Neuchâtel, Bern, Basel, Zürich, St. Gallen, Luzern, Interlaken and many other key towns and cities in Switzerland. It's easy to get to and from the station by public station, with several trams (13-16) passing close by and a good selection of buses (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 19, 27 29, D, F, V and Z) stopping right outside the main entrance. Additionally, Geneva Airport is the next stop on the line with frequent departures and a journey time of just 6 minutes outside the rush-hour.

Parking tips

A free parking spot can be really tricky to find in and around the centre of Geneva, but plenty of paid spaces do exist if you have the patience to drive around. There are three differeent parking zones in downtown Geneva: parking in the white zone operates with a pay-and-display system from Monday to Friday 9am-2pm and 5-9pm, while you can park for up to an hour free of charge in the blue zone, although it is strictly forbidden to park in the yellow zone at any time of the week. There are dozens of large multi-storey and underground car parks in good locations close to the main tourist attractions, as well as a big car park with almost a thousand spaces located right underneath Geneva Cornavin Train Station.

Useful links

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