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.
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 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to CERN. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at CERN station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Zurich to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
The distance between Zurich and CERN is 228.2 km. The road distance is 281 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Genève hourly. Tickets cost €95–280 and the journey takes 2h 53m.