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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to CERN is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 13h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to CERN is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to CERN. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Brussels to CERN?

The distance between Brussels and CERN is 830 km. The road distance is 659.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to CERN without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €160 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Brussels to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to CERN train from?

Brussels to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train, bus or fly from Brussels to CERN?

The best way to get from Brussels to CERN is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs €160 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 13h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Brussels to CERN train arrive?

Brussels to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Brussels to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to CERN is 660 km. It takes approximately 7h 55m to drive from Brussels to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 564+ hotels available in CERN.

Brussels to CERN - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Brussels to CERN by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Genevetrain Tgv
6h 39m
€169–353
Fly from Brussels Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
4h 5m
€61–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Genevabus FlixBus N839
13h 57m
€70–127
Drive 659.5 km
1. Drive from Brussels to CERNcar 659.5 km
7h 55m
€102–147
Bus via Metz
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Annemassebus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 23m
€68–156
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
5h 51m
€104–292
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
5h 24m
€154–383

Brussels to CERN by train, tram, and foot

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6h 39mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 830.3 km
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to CERN via Marne La Vallee Chessy, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Geneva 5 times a week. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 12h 55m.

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