The average train between Paris and CERN takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 5 times a day between Paris and CERN. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:18 PM which arrives into CERN at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Geneve and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paris to CERN. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at CERN station via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Paris to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Geneve station.
The distance between Paris and CERN is 402.4 km. The road distance is 507 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–170 and the journey takes 3h 18m.