Luggage Storage Cornavin

About Cornavin

Cornavin is Geneva’s main train station. It takes its name from the Cornavin area in which it is located, close to the heart of the city. In fact, the central location of the train station makes it very convenient for exploring everything Geneva has to offer.

Geneva's location on the border between Switzerland and France means that the train station has some interesting quirks. For one thing, it has both Swiss and French border controls on certain platforms. Many trains leave Cornavin for France without stopping anywhere in between, so this can be the last port of call outside of France for many passengers. Additionally, the different platforms have different electrical systems. The French trains' platforms use the French electrical system, where the others use the slightly different Swiss system.

First opened in 1858, the station has undergone many reconstructions in the years since then. The most current renovation dates to 2014, making this a very modern station, despite its well-preserved historic charm. In 1956, the station was even featured in a Tintin comic, The Calculus Affair.

Nowadays, Cornavin serves Geneva and the surrounding region as its central rail hub. For many visitors to Geneva and to Switzerland as a whole, this is their first glimpse of this unique country.

Things to do in Cornavin

You don't need to go far from Cornavin station to begin enjoying Geneva. The central location of the station makes it a breeze to explore the city and the vast lake that shares its name. As soon as you step out of Cornavin, you'll find Geneva waiting for you.

• Enjoy a spectacular view at the Jardin Anglais. This lakefront park overlooks Lake Geneva and is the perfect place to relax on a sunny day and watch the world go by. 
• On the shores of Lake Geneva, the public baths at Bains des Paquis are one of the city's most unusual attractions. Take a soak in the outdoor pools, or enjoy a sauna in the winter. It's the perfect place to relax right in the heart of the city.
• Get another view of the city with a boat tour on Lake Geneva. Narrated by knowledgeable guides, these tours will explain more about Geneva's history and geology while letting you take in the stunning surroundings.
• Visit the spiritual heart of Geneva at St Pierre Cathedral. This ancient church dates back to 1160 and was the home church of John Calvin, a Protestant leader who founded the Calvinist denomination of Christianity.
• Explore Geneva's history as a center of internationalism at Palais Wilson. This impressive palace was once the home of the League of Nations and was named after President Woodrow Wilson in 1924. It is currently the headquarters of the UN human rights commission.

Transit options in Cornavin

Cornavin station is a destination for trains from both France and Switzerland, including a high-speed TGV train to Paris. There is also a half-hourly service to Geneva airport from Cornavin Station.

• Trams 14, 15, and 18 all stop at the Lyon tram stop immediately north of the station.
• Buses 1, 3, and A2 all stop outside Cornavin station. As Geneva's main train station, Cornavin is the city's transit network central hub, making it easy to reach from just about anywhere in town.

Luggage storage in Cornavin

Geneva is a city blessed with an absolutely stunning natural setting. It’s also a very compact town, with most of the main tourist attractions well within walking distance of one another. For these reasons, walking is often the best way to explore the city.

You can make things easier on yourself by dropping off any heavy bags at a luggage storage near Cornavin station. Bounce can help you find a local business where you can drop off any size of bags for as long as you like while you explore the city.

Activities and attractions near Cornavin

• Lausanne: Whether you get there by train or by taking a ferry over the sparkling waters of Lake Geneva, Lausanne is a town well worth visiting. Home to an Olympic Museum commemorating the story of the games, an impressive Gothic cathedral dating back to the 12th-century, and an iconic wooden tower with panoramic views over the lake, Lausanne is an underrated town that rewards further exploration. Known as the Swiss Riviera, it's also the perfect place to spend a sunny day lazing on the shores of the lake and swimming in the clear water. Make a day trip easier on yourself by leaving your bags behind at a luggage storage locker at Cornavin station.
• Annecy: Head over the border into France and explore the medieval town of Annecy. Known for its ancient half-timbered buildings, Annecy is best seen on market day, when the town square comes to life with traders and shoppers. The quaint town center is about the closest thing you'll get to traveling back in time, and at only an hour and a half by train from Cornavin, it makes the perfect day trip from Switzerland. Leave any heavy bags behind at a Bounce luggage storage shop in Geneva so you can wander this charming town unencumbered.
• Parc Naturel Regional Jura Vaudois: Get away from it all at the Parc Naturel Regional Jura Vaudois. This sprawling regional park preserves a large area of countryside outside Geneva and is the perfect place to get in touch with nature. Enjoy the many hiking trails through the woods or lose yourself in the medieval villages that feel a long way away from the international city. If you happen to visit in the fall, the park is alive with people foraging for mushrooms, an activity that has been going on in the area for centuries.