The average train between Switzerland and CERN takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. 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.
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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to CERN. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at CERN station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Switzerland to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
The distance between Switzerland and CERN is 178.4 km. The road distance is 282 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Genève hourly. Tickets cost €100–290 and the journey takes 2h 53m.