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How to get fromBudapest to CERNby plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to CERN by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BUD - GVA
    4h 44m
    €84–265

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Sarganstrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Sargans to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    15h 53m
    €250–388

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Genevabus bus 3909
    18h 52m
    €113–177

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbnighttrain night train En
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
    18h 2m
    €154–217

  5. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane VIE - GVA
    6h 54m
    €116–389

  6. Drive  1,211.7 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to CERNcar car 1,211.7 km
    12h 1m
    €194–280

Budapest to CERN by train, tram, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,029.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

easyJet, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to CERN via Sargans, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 15h 53m.

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