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 - €160 and takes 14h 23m.

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 39m and costs €110 - €320.

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 Geneve, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from CERN to Cologne?

The distance between CERN and Cologne is 619 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 via Paris which takes 9h 23m and costs €80 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.

Train, bus or fly from CERN to Cologne?

The best way to get from CERN to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 9h 23m and costs €80 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 14h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €360 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the CERN to Cologne train arrive?

CERN to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon 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 1746+ hotels available in Cologne.

CERN to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from CERN to Cologne by plane, train, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, night train, 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 39m
€110–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Frankfurt AirportN122
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
14h 23m
€59–151
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln HbfTha
9h 23m
€84–392
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel Bad BfIce / ...
3. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln HbfNj
13h 2m
€114–415
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)GVA - CGN
5h 52m
€127–354
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
4h 49m
€139–352
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)GVA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbf
6h 38m
€91–252
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 33m
€99–290
Drive 652.1 km
1. Drive from CERN to Cologne652.1 km
8h 4m
€101–146

CERN to Cologne by foot, tram, and train

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9h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 618.9 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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, Geneve, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from CERN to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Meyrin, CERN, Meyrin, gare, Meyrin, Geneve, Gare Cornavin, Geneva, Frankfurt Airport, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 14h 23m.

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