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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and CERN takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to CERN. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 29m
Duration
236 km
Distance
€98
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train Ic51
  2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain train Re33 / ...
3h 44m
€77–248

Basel to CERN train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and CERN. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:32 PM which arrives into CERN at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 236.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to CERN via Renens VD, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 3h 44m.

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