Location and Access

Location

Geneva-Palexpo has been designed and equipped to be conductive to fruitful discussions. Efficient in its conception, the Palexpo congress and exhibition hall lends prestige to the gatherings held in its walls and contributes to their success.

1) Exhibition-Hall and Congress Centre
6) Bridge Palexpo-Airport
7) Airport (Arena and exhibition halls)

View the Palexpo Plan

Access

By air

Geneva has an international airport offering direct flights to nearly 100 international destinations. The terminal has all the facilities a traveller could wish for. It is designed for speedy and simple check-in, and has essential services such as change, information and restaurants at strategic points.
Geneva’s international airport is located a convenient 5 km (3 miles) from the city centre. Efficient and free ground transfers are available from the airport to the city centre and hotels

Important notes for participants travelling by air:

Swiss International Air Lines is proud to be the Official Carrier for the 35th Annual World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress WSAVA in Geneva and is offering special Congress Fares to all participants. These Congress Fares offer reductions of up to 25% depending on the fare type, route and space availability.
Congress Fares are valid on the entire SWISS route network for flights to Switzerland, including flights operated by partner airlines under an LX flight number. These fares are now bookable for the travel period 14 days prior to and 14 days after the event.
To take advantage of this offer, book easily and conveniently through www.swiss.com/event. Please enter your e-mail address and the following event code: 4539-7689-5870-9123.

A free ticket for public transportation is available in the Luggage Mall of the airport, before crossing the boarder (see picture)

By rail or highway

Geneva’s favoured geographical position makes it a natural focal point for the international traveller. Rail www.sbb.ch and road facilities (bicycle or cars) radiate from Geneva to provide rapid access to the rest of Switzerland and Europe.
The Swiss National Railroad system offers several links per hour to Lausanne, Bern, Basel, Zurich and the regions of Vaud, Valais and others. The city and Geneva airport are linked by rail with more than 200 trains a day. There are around 15 daily TGV connections to Paris and Lyon running from Geneva.

How to get to Palexpo

From the City Railway Station (Cornavin): Bus 10 (Direction: Airport, bus stop: Palexpo) or train to Geneva Airport Railway Station.

Others

Animals are not admitted to the Geneva Palexpo buildings!