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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and CERN takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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.

2h 28m
Duration
170 km
Distance
€55
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
2h 35m
€35–78

Lyon to CERN train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lyon and CERN. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 8:38 PM which arrives into CERN at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Geneve and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 169.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve every 3 hours. Tickets cost €26–60 and the journey takes 2h. TGV inOui also services this route 5 times a week.

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