Whether you are departing from Paris or Strasbourg in France or from Geneva , Lausanne, Bern , Zurich or Basel in Switzerland, here are practical information about the public transport available. 

France : Paris

The French capital has a vast public transport network serving Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Gare de l’Est, including the métro (underground), RER (rapid transit system), buses and coaches.

To help you find your way around, download the  map of the Paris underground or use the RATP (Autonomous Transit Operator of Paris) interactive map

If you want to avoid the inconvenience of carrying your luggage around with you, you can leave it in one of the automatic luggage lockers. Find out more at the station.

The train stations in Paris are easy to access by car.
Pay parking spaces are available.

Car parks

Bicycle parking

The train stations in Paris are easy to access by bicycle: using the “Vélib” (self-service bicycle transit system) or your own bicycle. Free bicycle parking is available.

France : Strasbourg

Trams, buses, coaches and shuttles serve the station in Strasbourg.
 and connect the station with the rest of the city.
Download the map  or visit the  CTS (Strasbourg Transport Company)

Car parks

Parking Gare Courte Durée (Short-stay station car park): Vinci Park
Located beneath the Place de la gare (niveau/level -1). Entrance via Boulevard de Metz or Boulevard Wilson. Direct access using escalators and lifts in Grande Verrière, including disabled access.
Tel.: 03 88 32 46 19
Pay parking - “Dépose minute” (pick-up/drop-off zone) and motorbike parking.
Open 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays

Parking Gare Wodli: Vinci park
Entrance via Boulevard Wilson or rue Wodli. Direct access to “quai n°1” (Platform 1), including disabled access.
Tel.: 03 88 32 46 19
Pay parking - “Dépose minute” (pick-up/drop-off zone), motorbike and bicycle parking.
Open 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays


Parking Sainte Aurélie: EFFIA Stationnement
Entrance via Boulevard de Metz. Direct access to “quai n°1” (Platform 1), including disabled access
Tel.: 0 825 888 826
Pay parking - “Dépose minute” (pick-up/drop-off zone), motorbike and bicycle parking.
You can reserve your parking space with Resaplace www.resaplace.com
Open 24 hours a day, Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays

Located beneath the Place de la Gare
Pay parking,
Open Monday to Friday from 6am to 10pm and Saturdays from 8am to 6pm.

Bicycle parking located in the Ste Aurélie car park. Access via Boulevard de Metz, direct pedestrian access to “quai n°1” (Platform 1)
Free
Open Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays, 4.30am-midnight

Switzerland : Basel

Basel station is served by a vast public transport network of buses, trams and trains
Tram: lines 1, 2, 8, 10, 11 and 16
Bus: lines 30 and 50.

To help you find your way around, download the map of  public transport in Basel.
For information about public transport in this city, visit the website  www.bvb.ch 

If you want to avoid the inconvenience of carrying your luggage around with you, you can leave it in one of the automatic luggage lockers. Find out more at the station.

Centralbahnparking
Gartenstrasse 150, 4052 Basel
Tel : 061 270 96 96
Pay parking. Bike parking permitted.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

You can find details of other car parks at  www.parkleitsystem-basel.ch

Sheltered parking for 650 bicycles is provided two minutes from the platforms.
Pay parking
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Switzerland : Bern

Bern station is served by a vast public transport network of buses, trams and trains.

Tram : lines 3,5 and 9
Bus : lines 10,11,12,13,14,17,19,20,21 and 30

To help you find your way around, download the  public transport network map or siturban public transport website

If you want to avoid the inconvenience of carrying your luggage around with you, you can leave it in one of the automatic luggage lockers. Find out more at the station.

Bahnhof Parking AG
Parkterrasse 14
Tel : 031 311 22 52
Pay parking. Note: bike parking is not permitted.

For further information regarding fares and timetables, visit  www.bahnhofparking.ch

Gare de Berne (Bern station)
Tel : 031 311 16 87 or 031 312 44 34
Pay parking
Open Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm

For further information visit : www.railcity.ch

Switzerland : Geneva

Geneva station is served by a vast public transport network of buses, trams and trains.

Tram : lines 13,14, 15 and 16
Bus : lines 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 19, 27 29, D, F, V and Z

To help you find your way around, download the general network map and visit the Geneva public transport website

To help you find your way around the city, you can download a map of the city centre at  www.tpg.ch.

If you want to avoid the inconvenience of carrying your luggage around with you, you can leave it in one of the automatic luggage lockers. Find out more at the station.

Entrance opposite the station.
Place Cornavin
Tel.: 022 827 44 90
Pay parking , bike parking permitted subject to monthly or annual ticket.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

For further information regarding fees, parking and opening hours, visit the car park website 

There is a new, free, sheltered bicycle parking facility at the station. It is located in the former customs area next to the left luggage ticket desks. Access is via a ramp from Place Cornavin/Passage des Alpes.

Switzerland : Lausanne

Lausanne station is served by a vast public transport network of buses, trams, underground trains and trains.

Métro (underground): M2
Bus: 1, 3, 5, and 45

To help you find your way around, download the map of the network and lines and visit the Lausanne region public transport website

If you want to avoid the inconvenience of carrying your luggage around with you, you can leave it in one of the automatic luggage lockers. Find out more at the station.

Gare de Lausanne SA (Lausanne station)
Rue du Simplon 32
Tel.: 021 617 67 44
6 disabled spaces and 17 mobility spaces
Note: bike parking not permitted

For further information regarding fees and access, visit the car park website

Switzerland : Zurich

Zurich station is served by a vast public transport network of trams, buses and trains.

Tram: lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13 and 14
Bus : lines 31 and 46

To help you find your way around, download the map of the network and lines and visit the Zurich public transport website

The CFF lounge at Zurich central station is open every day from 6.00am to 9.00pm for TGV Lyria customers travelling in 1st Class.
It offers complimentary soft drinks, Internet access and a selection of newspapers and magazines so that you can relax before or after your journey.
The CFF lounge at Zurich central station is on the 2nd floor of the south wing, near the “Au Premier” restaurant.

If you want to avoid the inconvenience of carrying your luggage around with you, you can leave it in one of the automatic luggage lockers. Find out more at the station.

Parkhaus Gessnerallee
Gessnerallee 14
8001 Zurich
Tel.: 044 411 88 40
Pay parking

For further information regarding car parking, visit the car park website

The “parking à vélo sud” (South bicycle park) provides sheltered parking for 650 bicycles. Entrance to the bicycle park is via platforms 51-54.
Opening hours
Mon-Fri 6.30am – 11pm
Sat 8am – 10pm
Sun 8am – 10pm
Information available on 043 317 95 11 or at www.railcity.ch
The first 24 hours are free.