The average train between CERN and Munich takes 12h 7m and the fastest train takes 9h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from CERN to Munich. 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 Munich. The earliest departure is at 12:36 AM at night, and the last departure from CERN is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Munich at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Meyrin, CERN and take an average of 12h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from CERN to Munich. However, there are services departing from CERN station and arriving at Munich station via St. Gallen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
CERN to Munich train services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, depart from Genève station.
CERN to Munich train services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, arrive at München Hbf station.
The distance between CERN and Munich is 468 km. The road distance is 611 km.
You can take a vehicle from CERN to München Hbf via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, St. Gallen, St. Gallen(Ch), St. Margrethen Sg, and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof in around 9h 25m.