The average train between Winterthur and CERN takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Winterthur 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 Winterthur and CERN. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winterthur is at 5:54 PM which arrives into CERN at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to CERN. However, there are services departing from Winterthur station and arriving at CERN station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Winterthur to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Winterthur station.
Winterthur to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
The distance between Winterthur and CERN is 247.6 km. The road distance is 311 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Winterthur to Genève hourly. Tickets cost €110–320 and the journey takes 3h 31m.