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How to get fromBrussels to CERNby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train (TGV), or train

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

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain train Tgv
    6h 9m
    €160–331

  2. Fly from Brussels Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRU - GVA
    3h 55m
    €70–236

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Genevabus bus FlixBus N839
    13h 58m
    €74–130

  4. Drive 650.7 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to CERNcar car 650.7 km
    8h 4m
    €101–145

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    7h 3m
    €186–313

  6. Bus via Metz

    1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Annemassebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 28m
    €89–180

  7. Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane AMS - GVA
    5h 34m
    €153–353

Brussels to CERN by train, tram, and foot

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 819.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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 Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Geneva 4 times a week. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 12h 55m.

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