Before your departure
As Switzerland is not a member of the EU, it still uses the Swiss franc (CHF). France uses the euro (EUR/€). To allow comparison with other European countries, prices are often quoted in CHF and EUR.
It is possible to pay in euro in many shops, but you will be given change in Swiss francs.
Currency exchange outlets in French train stations
Les Monnaies de Lyon
6 Rue de Lyon, 75012 Paris
Open Monday to Friday from 8:45 am to 5.30 pm and Saturday from 8:45 am to 1.00 pm
Western Union
158 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris
Open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Currency exchange outlets in Swiss train stations
Geneva Cornavin station
Level 0, SBB sales point
Open Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 9:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm
Zurich Hauptbahnhof station
Level 0, near the SBB sales point
Open Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
Basel station
Level 0, ticket hall
Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
Lausanne station
Level 0, SBB sales point
Open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm