The average train between Vienna and CERN takes 13h 11m and the fastest train takes 11h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 3 times a day between Vienna and CERN. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:28 PM which arrives into CERN at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 13h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to CERN. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at CERN station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
Vienna to CERN train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to CERN train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Genève station.
The distance between Vienna and CERN is 809.2 km. The road distance is 1,059 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to CERN via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 12h.