The average train between Heidelberg and CERN takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. There is at least one train per day from Heidelberg 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 once daily between Heidelberg and CERN. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 5:34 AM which arrives into CERN at 12:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel Sbb and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to CERN. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at CERN station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Heidelberg to CERN train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Heidelberg Hbf station.
Heidelberg to CERN train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Genève station.
The distance between Heidelberg and CERN is 404.2 km. The road distance is 484 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to CERN via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Renens VD, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 7h 26m.