A day from Geneva
Day trips from Geneva
On the shores of Lake Geneva and a stone's throw from France: from Geneva you can reach Lausanne, Montreux or Annecy in under an hour, and a little more takes you to Mont Blanc in Chamonix, medieval Bern or the Matterhorn in Zermatt.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
Lake Geneva
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SwitzerlandLausanne
The Olympic Museum, a Gothic cathedral and steep streets above the lake, less than an hour away by train.
What to see in Lausanne -
SwitzerlandMontreux
Chillon Castle on the water and a lakeside promenade with the statue of Freddie Mercury.
What to see in Montreux
France
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FranceAnnecy
Canals, colourful houses and a lake of clear water at the foot of the Alps, less than an hour away.
What to see in Annecy -
FranceChamonix
Mont Blanc and the Aiguille du Midi cable car, just over an hour away.
What to see in Chamonix
Further afield
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SwitzerlandBern
The capital, with a World Heritage medieval old town, less than two hours away by train.
What to see in Bern -
SwitzerlandZermatt
A car-free village at the foot of the Matterhorn: a long day, but one of the most beautiful in Switzerland.
What to see in Zermatt
Frequently asked questions
What day trips can you take from Geneva?
Lausanne and Montreux on Lake Geneva; Annecy and Chamonix in France; and Bern and Zermatt for a long day.
Do you need a passport to go from Geneva to Annecy or Chamonix?
Switzerland and France are in the Schengen area, but it is wise to carry your ID, which can be checked at the border.
Annecy or Chamonix?
Annecy is a town of canals and a lake to stroll around; Chamonix is high mountains and Mont Blanc. If the weather is good, Chamonix; if not, Annecy.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
Cover photo: Giles Laurent (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons.