Serene Escape at Parc Mon Repos: Geneva's Urban Oasis

Getting There

• Train

  From Lausanne, head to the Lausanne train station (Gare de Lausanne). You can reach the station by taking the Metro Line 1 or Line 2 to the 'Lausanne Gare' stop. Once at the station, purchase a ticket to Genève. Trains run frequently, typically every 30 minutes. The journey to Genève takes about 35 minutes. Once you arrive at Genève main station (Gare Cornavin), exit the station and head towards the main street, Rue de Lausanne.

• Tram

  After arriving at Genève's main train station (Gare Cornavin), look for the tram station located outside the train station. Take Tram Line 18 in the direction of 'Nations'. Ride the tram for approximately 10 stops until you reach the 'Mont Blanc' stop. From there, it's a short walk to Parc Mon Repos. Exit the tram, and head towards Rue de Lausanne. The park entrance will be on your left.

• Bus

  From Genève main train station (Gare Cornavin), walk to the bus terminal adjacent to the station. Take Bus Line 10 towards 'Aéroport' and get off at 'Jardin des Alpes' stop. Once you exit the bus, walk towards Rue de Lausanne. Parc Mon Repos will be directly ahead.

• Walking

  If you prefer walking, from the Genève main train station (Gare Cornavin), exit the station and walk straight down Rue de Lausanne. It’s about a 20-minute walk (1.5 km) to Parc Mon Repos. You will pass several shops and cafes along the way, making it a pleasant stroll.