The average train between CERN and Lyon takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from CERN to Lyon. 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 6 times a week between CERN and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from CERN is at 2:56 PM which arrives into Lyon at 5:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Meyrin, CERN and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from CERN to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Genève station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
CERN to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
CERN to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
The distance between CERN and Lyon is 107.5 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a vehicle from CERN to Lyon Part Dieu via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 3h 41m.
