The train between CERN and Lyon takes 12h 25m. The train runs, on average, once a 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 once a week between CERN and Lyon. The service departs CERN at 6:57 PM in the evening, which arrives into Lyon at 07:22:00. All services require a transfer at Meyrin, CERN and take an average of 12h 25m. 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 CERN station and arriving at Lyon station via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
CERN to Lyon train services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, depart from Genève station.
CERN to Lyon train services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
The distance between CERN and Lyon is 107.5 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a vehicle from CERN to Lyon Part Dieu via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 3h 51m.
