What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to CERN?

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to CERN is to bus via Annecy which costs €65 - €110 and takes 14h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barcelona to CERN?

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to CERN is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €40 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to CERN. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Barcelona to CERN?

The distance between Barcelona and CERN is 658 km. The road distance is 754.9 km.

How do I travel from Barcelona to CERN without a car?

The best way to get from Barcelona to CERN without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €85 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona to CERN?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Barcelona to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to CERN train from?

Barcelona to CERN train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Barcelona to CERN?

The best way to get from Barcelona to CERN is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €170 and takes 8h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 12h 32m.

Where does the Barcelona to CERN train arrive?

Barcelona to CERN train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to CERN is 755 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Barcelona to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1284+ hotels available in CERN.

Barcelona to CERN - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to CERN by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BCN - GVA
4h 27m
€44–179
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
8h 37m
€89–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Geneva - Bus stationbus
12h 32m
€85–170
Drive 754.9 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to CERNcar 754.9 km
7h 24m
€118–170
Bus via Annecy
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Bachet-Garebus 272
14h 4m
€65–102

Barcelona to CERN by train, tram, and foot

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8h 37mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Barcelona to CERN.

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Distance: 658.4 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and Swiss fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to CERN via Lyon Part Dieu, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 8h 37m.

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