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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and CERN takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. 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 32m
Duration
170 km
Distance
€53
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Geneve and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 29m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 31m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 31m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 38m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 33m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 35m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 28m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 33m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 35m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 28m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 33m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 35m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 28m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 33m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 35m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 28m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 33m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 35m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 28m • 1 change
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Transports Publics Genevois2h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to CERN? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Lyon to CERN.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 169.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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 hourly. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 2h 2m. TGV inOui also services this route once daily.

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