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

The cheapest way to get from CERN to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €150 and takes 14h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from CERN to Cologne is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct train between CERN and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from CERN to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Köln Hbf via Genève, Bern and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from CERN to Cologne?

The distance between CERN and Cologne is 620 km. The road distance is 652.1 km.

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

The best way to get from CERN to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs €100 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from CERN to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the CERN to Cologne train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from CERN to Cologne?

The best way to get from CERN to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs €100 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 14h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €350 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the CERN to Cologne train arrive?

CERN to Cologne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from CERN to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Cologne is 652 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from CERN to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1726+ hotels available in Cologne.

CERN to Cologne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from CERN to Cologne by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)GVA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 40m
€110–336
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Frankfurt AirportN122
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
14h 11m
€58–149
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43 / ...
9h 35m
€109–270
Drive 652.1 km
1. Drive from CERN to Cologne652.1 km
8h 4m
€101–146
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)GVA - CGN
5h 55m
€127–343
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
4h 51m
€138–353
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf43
9h 36m
€114–270
Train via Genève
1. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf43N
12h 29m

CERN to Cologne by foot, tram, and train

47Weekly Services

9h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 620.1 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from CERN to Köln Hbf via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, Bern, and Basel SBB in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from CERN to Koeln Hbf via Meyrin, CERN, Meyrin, gare, Meyrin, Geneve, Gare Cornavin, Geneva, Frankfurt Airport, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 14h 11m.

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