The average train between Cologne and CERN takes 8h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to CERN. 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 Cologne and CERN. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:53 PM which arrives into CERN at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to CERN. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at CERN station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
Cologne to CERN train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to CERN train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Genève station.
The distance between Cologne and CERN is 526.7 km. The road distance is 729 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to CERN via Basel SBB, Renens VD, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 8h 11m.