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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and CERN takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich 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 25m
Duration
281 km
Distance
€122
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Zurich to CERN train times

Trains run hourly between Zurich and CERN. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:32 PM which arrives into CERN at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 25m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 18m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 34m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 27m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 34m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 27m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 31m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 23m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 24m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 35m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 36m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 37m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 34m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 27m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 34m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 27m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 20m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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.

Map of how to get from Zurich to CERN.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 280.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Genève hourly. Tickets cost €90–140 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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