The average train between CERN and Vienna takes 13h 47m and the fastest train takes 11h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from CERN to Vienna. 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 3 times a day between CERN and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 9:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from CERN is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Vienna at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Meyrin, CERN and take an average of 13h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from CERN to Vienna. However, there are services departing from CERN station and arriving at Vienna station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 47m.
CERN to Vienna train services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, depart from Genève station.
CERN to Vienna train services, operated by Transports Publics Genevois, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
The distance between CERN and Vienna is 809.2 km. The road distance is 1,059 km.
You can take a vehicle from CERN to Wien Hbf via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, Zürich HB, and Zuerich Hb in around 12h 54m.