The average train between CERN and Switzerland takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from CERN to Switzerland. 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 hourly between CERN and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from CERN is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Meyrin, CERN and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from CERN to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from CERN station and arriving at Switzerland station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
CERN to Switzerland train services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, depart from Genève station.
CERN to Switzerland train services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, arrive at Zürich HB station.
The distance between CERN and Switzerland is 178.4 km. The road distance is 282 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 90–260 and the journey takes 2h 53m.