It’s better by train. And at CHF 49, it’s even better!

Travelling by train is good for the planet and a 100% eco-friendly weekend is even better.

Let’s break it down 🔎

Choosing transport can be a real headache when you’re trying to balance reasonable prices, speed and a lower carbon footprint. Well, we’ve made it easier by doing the calculations for you!

  Train 🚄 car 🚗 Plane ✈
Cost 

CHF 49

CHF 138* CHF 55 
Time (quickest option) 3h11 5h13 4h10**
Impact carbone 3.5 KG CO2 75 KG CO2  50 KG CO2

This data applies to a Geneva–Paris trip.

*A car journey will cost CHF 138, which includes fuel (CHF 48), motorway tolls (CHF 50) and the Swiss motorway vignette (CHF 40)

**Air travel will take 4h10 if you include arriving at the airport 2 hours before takeoff, the flight itself (1h10) and travel time from the airport to Paris (around 1 hour).

Source: Michelin.ch / Airfrance.ch / TGV Lyria

Whether you’re looking to save money, save the planet or save time, the train is always the best option. So, don’t delay! Book your next train journey today!

💕 Our eco-friendly weekend in Paris

Hôtel Lionceau, a radical accommodation option 🛌

Head over to the 14th arrondissement and stay in Paris’s top eco-friendly, economical hotel with a hint of activism. This hotel has taken numerous measures to reduce its environmental impact as far as possible: solar panels on the outside of the building, rainwater harvesting on the pavement, organic, local and zero-waste breakfasts, and eco-friendly accredited cleaning products.

Wecandoo workshop for an introduction to local crafts 👜

A fun learning activity with artisans for a new way of experiencing the capital. There’s something for everyone, from creating a unique perfume to making your own handbag. Ready to get started?

Get your taste buds ready for Sol Semilla 🍽

Vegan, organic, gluten-free food. The menu changes regularly and is always made from organic, fresh and seasonal produce. 

Pretend to be a real Parisian and grab a Vélib’ 🚲

With electric and manual bikes to get you around Paris, you can combine exercise with soft mobility and live the dream!

Head for Paris!
The City of Light is waiting for you