There are 5 ways to get from Barcelona to CERN by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BCN - GVA
4h 23m€50–197Train
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain 9737
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
8h 43m€118–200Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 17m€77–146Drive 754.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to CERNcar 754.9 km
7h 24m€120–173Bus, train
- Take the bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
14h€95–186
Barcelona to CERN by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to CERN is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 13h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to CERN is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €50 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to CERN. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Meyrin, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
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 43m.
The distance between Barcelona and CERN is 657 km. The road distance is 754.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to CERN without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs €110 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Barcelona to CERN, including transfers.
Barcelona to CERN bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to CERN train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to CERN is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 8h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 13h 17m.
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 43m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- bilety@sindbad.pl
- Website
- sindbad.pl
Bus from BARCELONA, Estacio Del Nord, stan. 30 to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.sindbad.pl/en/home
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to CERN bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Barcelona to CERN train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to CERN is 755 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Barcelona to CERN.
There are 1265+ hotels available in CERN.