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The average train between Switzerland and CERN takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Switzerland 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.

3h 32m
Duration
282 km
Distance
€116
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
4h 11m
€89–152

Switzerland to CERN train times

Trains run hourly between Switzerland and CERN. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 8:25 PM which arrives into CERN at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 36m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 31m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Switzerland 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.

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  • Distance: 282.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Genève hourly. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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