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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to CERN is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to CERN is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Basel and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to CERN. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Bern and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

How far is it from Basel to CERN?

The distance between Basel and CERN is 264 km. The road distance is 232.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to CERN without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €65 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Basel to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to CERN train from?

Basel to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to CERN?

The best way to get from Basel to CERN is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €260 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Basel to CERN train arrive?

Basel to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Basel to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to CERN is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Basel to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1237+ hotels available in CERN.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to CERN by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIr15 / ...
3h 57m
€65–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to GenevaFlixBus N872 / ...
4h 34m
€31–51
Drive 232.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to CERN232.5 km
3h 5m
€41–59
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZRH - GVA
3h 46m
€123–342
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BSL - GVA
4h 45m
€96–256

Basel to CERN by train, tram, and foot

127Weekly Services

3h 57mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 263.9 km
Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to CERN via Bern, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Geneva 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–29 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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