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There are 6 ways to get from CERN to Barcelona by plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane GVA - BCN
    4h 34m
    €44–207

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain train 9742
    9h 29m
    €124–200

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus bus N7788 / ...
    12h 5m
    €79–131

  4. Drive  752.8 km

    1. Drive from CERN to Barcelonacar car 752.8 km
    7h 34m
    €138–199

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bachet-Gare to Gare Routierebus bus 272
    2. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Santstrain train Tgv
    11h 24m
    €121–259

  6. Bus via Vernier, gare/Renfile

    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 46m
    €68–129

CERN to Barcelona by foot, tram, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 657.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Barcelona, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and Swiss fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from CERN to Barcelona-Sants via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 29m.

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