CERN to Basel Trains

CERN to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between CERN and Basel takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from CERN to Basel. 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 25m
Duration: 236 km
Distance: CHF 107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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best

Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Re33 / ...
Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain Ic51

4h 20m

CHF 87–149

CERN to Basel train times

Trains run hourly between CERN and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from CERN is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Meyrin, CERN and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
5:57 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
7:57 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:47 AM → 8:26 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
5:47 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 10:26 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:26 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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CERN to Basel train times

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:26 AM

6:00 AM → 9:26 AM

7:00 AM → 10:26 AM

8:06 AM → 11:26 AM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:26 AM

6:00 AM → 9:26 AM

7:00 AM → 10:26 AM

8:06 AM → 11:26 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:26 AM

6:00 AM → 9:26 AM

7:00 AM → 10:26 AM

8:06 AM → 11:26 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:26 AM

6:00 AM → 9:26 AM

7:00 AM → 10:26 AM

8:06 AM → 11:26 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:26 AM

6:00 AM → 9:26 AM

7:00 AM → 10:26 AM

8:06 AM → 11:26 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:57 AM → 8:26 AM

5:57 AM → 9:26 AM

6:57 AM → 10:26 AM

7:57 AM → 11:26 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:47 AM → 8:26 AM

5:47 AM → 9:26 AM

6:47 AM → 10:26 AM

7:47 AM → 11:26 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Genève to Renens VD

Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB

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Train trips from CERN

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