Housing & Transport

Housing

Visit the EBACE Housing Website

MCI Suisse SA is the exclusive housing company for EBACE2018. With a base of operations in Geneva, MCI was chosen because of their long-standing relationships with the local hotels, their ability to obtain preferential hotel rates and their first-hand knowledge of the hotels and the local area. MCI has both English and French-speaking representatives to assist you with your travel needs.

Visit the EBACE2018 housing website now to lock in great rates for Geneva’s best hotels.

Please be vigilant: Unauthorized travel companies may attempt to solicit housing to you or your company. Many of these companies are not reputable, and their offers are deceptive and may put you at financial risk. Protect yourself and take advantage of exclusive benefits by booking through MCI.

Shuttle Bus Access to the EBACE Static Display

Due to ongoing construction at Geneva International Airport, there will be no pedestrian access to the EBACE2018 static display of aircraft. Complimentary shuttle bus service will be provided to the new static display location, which is a two-minute ride from Palexpo’s Hall 7. Buses will run continuously from 0700 to 1900 each day from 29 May through 31 May. All buses are handicap accessible.

Public Transportation

EBACE attendees are encouraged to ask for their free Geneva Transport Card at their hotels to take advantage of Geneva’s easy-to-use public transportation system for the duration of their stay.

Palexpo:
Route François-Peyrot 30,
CH-1218 Grand-Saconnex
Geneva, Switzerland
www.palexpo.ch
+41 22 761 11 11

Train

From the Cornavin Station to Palexpo:
The train ride is approximately 6 minutes with trains running every 10-12 minutes. Walk across the tramway and taxi area and enter the Cornavin Train Station through the main entrance on Place de Cornavin. Walk past the ticket office and take a right. Take your first left and another left up the escalator. Proceed straight to the train direction Geneva Airport. Depart train at the Geneva Airport stop and follow the signs to the Arena – Palexpo.

From Palexpo to the Cornavin Station:
Exit Halls 4, 5, 6 and walk outside past the Arena to the train station. Board train headed in the direction of Cornavin Station. Exit train at the Cornavin Station and proceed down the escalators and out the main entrance. Walk across the taxi and tramway areas to the EBACE Shuttle Bus with signage for your hotel.

Public Bus Service

In addition to the train, Geneva offers bus service (Bus no. 5) from the downtown Cornavin Train Station with a stop at Palexpo (for Halls 1-7) and at the Arena/Hall 7. The bus ride takes approximately 15 and 18 minutes.

PUBLIC BUSES

Network (TPG) www.tpg.ch
No 5+: *(Express bus service between Airport-Palexpo-Nations-Cornavin
train station) runs between 7:30-8:30 and 17:00-18:00
No 5: *(Thônex-Vallard – Palexpo – Aéroport) links Palexpo with the city
centre in only 15 minutes (runs every 4-8 mins).
No 10: *(Rive -Aéroport) stops at the airport, 10-minute walk to Palexpo
(runs every 7 to 8 mins).
No 15 tram: *(Palettes – Nations) via P&R Etoile, Acacias, Station
Cornavin, change at terminus « Nations » and then take No. 5 bus.
No 23: *Carouge — Aeroport—Palexpo
No 28: *Les Esserts – Aéroport – Palexpo – Jardin Botanique) every 20
minutes.
Line Y *(Ferney-Voltaire – Palexpo – Aéroport – Val Thoiry)

Taxi Service

Taxis are available in front of Hall 1.

Download the Palexpo Overview Map

Geneva Tourism & Convention Bureau

Learn more about the historic attractions in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Visit the Geneva Tourism & Conventions website.