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The average train between CERN and Zurich takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from CERN to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 26m
Duration
281 km
Distance
CHF 114
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain train Ic1 / ...
4h 2m
CHF 93–139

CERN to Zurich train times

Trains run hourly between CERN and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from CERN is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Meyrin, CERN and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 35m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 31m • 1 change

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 26m • 1 change

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 21m • 1 change

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 31m • 1 change

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 26m • 1 change

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 21m • 1 change

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 31m • 1 change

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 26m • 1 change

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 21m • 1 change

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 280.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 85–120 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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