The average train between CERN and Amsterdam takes 12h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from CERN to Amsterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between CERN and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from CERN is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 3:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Meyrin, CERN and take an average of 12h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from CERN to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from CERN station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
CERN to Amsterdam train services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, depart from Bellegarde station.
CERN to Amsterdam train services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
The distance between CERN and Amsterdam is 687.8 km. The road distance is 1,125 km.
You can take a vehicle from CERN to Amsterdam Centraal via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 23m.