The average train between CERN and Barcelona takes 18h 59m and the fastest train takes 9h 31m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from CERN to Barcelona. 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 twice a week between CERN and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 9:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from CERN is at 2:56 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 7:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Meyrin, CERN and take an average of 18h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from CERN to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Bellegarde station and arriving at Barcelona-Sants station via Lyon Part Dieu station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.
CERN to Barcelona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
CERN to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
The distance between CERN and Barcelona is 622.3 km. The road distance is 753 km.
You can take a vehicle from CERN to Barcelona-Sants via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 29m.