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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and CERN takes 27h 54m and the fastest train takes 27h 52m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Madrid 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.

27h 54m
Duration
1,450 km
Distance
€261
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to CERN train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Madrid and CERN. The service departs Madrid at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into CERN at 16:44:00. All services require a transfer at Avignon Tgv and take an average of 27h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,449.6 km
  • Duration: 27h 54m

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

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to CERN via Avignon Tgv, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 12h 40m.

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