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The average train between Heidelberg and CERN takes 6h 23m 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.

6h 23m
Duration
484 km
Distance
€152
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Heidelberg to CERN train times

Trains run once daily between Heidelberg and CERN. The service departs Heidelberg at 5:34 AM in the morning, which arrives into CERN at 11:56:00. All services require a transfer at Basel Sbb and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    NightjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois6h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    NightjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois6h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    NightjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois6h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NightjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois6h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NightjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois6h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NightjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois6h 22m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Heidelberg to CERN.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 483.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

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 3m.

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