Cologne to CERN Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and CERN takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. 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.

8h 38m
Duration: 729 km
Distance: €230
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...

8h 11m

€167–351

Cologne to CERN train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and CERN. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into CERN at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:54 AM → 2:59 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:54 PM
8h • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 8:57 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:54 AM → 2:59 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:54 PM
8h • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 8:57 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:00 AM → 9:59 AM
9h 59m • 3 changes
6:54 AM → 2:59 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:54 PM
8h • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:54 AM → 2:53 PM
7h 59m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:54 PM
8h • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 6:54 PM
8h • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 8:58 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:54 AM → 3:01 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 5:01 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 7:01 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 9:08 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:54 AM → 2:59 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:54 PM
8h • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 8:57 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:54 AM → 2:59 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:54 PM
8h • 3 changes
10:54 AM → 6:57 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
12:54 PM → 8:57 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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