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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to CERN is to bus which costs €20 - €45 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to CERN is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Bern and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to CERN. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Bern to CERN?

The distance between Bern and CERN is 164 km. The road distance is 160.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to CERN without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Bern to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to CERN train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to CERN?

The best way to get from Bern to CERN is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €45 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Bern to CERN train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to CERN is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Bern to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1230+ hotels available in CERN.

Bern to CERN - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Bern 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 Bern to Genèvetrain Ir15 / ...
2h 35m
€64–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Geneve, Gare Routierebus
4h 2m
€21–45
Drive 160.6 km
1. Drive from Bern to CERNcar 160.6 km
1h 41m
€29–41
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3h 30m
€143–401

Bern to CERN by train, tram, and foot

238Weekly Services

2h 35mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.1 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bern to Genève hourly. Tickets cost €55–160 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Bern to Geneve, Gare Routiere twice a week. Tickets cost €14–21 and the journey takes 3h. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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