Ten hour layover in Geneva Switzerland
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As I recall from my visit last May to Geneva, it was very quiet and I just enjoyed walking the city, around the lake (and fountain), and various parks. We had a short time there also, so we just found a local restaurant to spend our evening in, browsed through the shops and that was it.
#3
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The train station is connected to the airport. Very convenient. So you could possibly go out to Lausanne, Vevey, or Montreux (within 1 hour ride) and walk around. These smaller towns would be easier to see most of in a few hours stay than downtown Geneva. Have lunch on the quai (walkway) along Lac Leman ("Lake Geneva"
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Returning go to the FINAL stop of the train. There is one Geneva stop prior to the airport/Gevena termination.
.Returning go to the FINAL stop of the train. There is one Geneva stop prior to the airport/Gevena termination.
#4
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Vevey would be my first choice of the three I mentioned. The train station is right in the center of town. You could easily find a very nice place for lunch nearby, walk along the lake promonade, do a bit of shopping, within short walking distance to/from the train station and without feeling rushed.
So allowing ~1 hour each way train ride + 2-4 hours within central Vevey, leaving 4 hours extra for airport stuff and unforseen delays. Perfect! (if I do say so myself~ haha).
So allowing ~1 hour each way train ride + 2-4 hours within central Vevey, leaving 4 hours extra for airport stuff and unforseen delays. Perfect! (if I do say so myself~ haha).




