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

The cheapest way to get from CERN to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from CERN to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct train between CERN and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from CERN to Basel. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Basel SBB via Genève and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from CERN to Basel?

The distance between CERN and Basel is 236 km. The road distance is 232.9 km.

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

The best way to get from CERN to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from CERN to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the CERN to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from CERN to Basel?

The best way to get from CERN to Basel is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 4m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 260 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the CERN to Basel train arrive?

CERN to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from CERN to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Basel is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from CERN to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 546+ hotels available in Basel.

CERN to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from CERN to Basel 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 Genève to Renens VDtrain Re33 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
4h 21m
CHF 80–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
6h 4m
CHF 27–53
Drive 232.9 km
1. Drive from CERN to Baselcar 232.9 km
3h 7m
CHF 38–54
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3h 45m
CHF 124–330
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
4h 56m
CHF 86–254

CERN to Basel by foot, tram, and train

114Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 236.2 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a vehicle from CERN to Basel SBB via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, and Renens VD in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FR 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 16–29 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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