Getting there: The Swiss rail system is legendary for its punctuality, and the Geneva station is located in the center of the city. Being in the heart of Europe, Geneva is 2.5 hours from Zurich, five hours from Munich, 4.5 hours from Milan and just over three hours from Paris on the high-speed TGV.
Major airport: Geneva International Airport is only a six-minute train ride from the center of the city. Over 900 direct flights depart each week to over 100 destinations, including New York and Washington, D.C.