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How to get fromCERN to Luganoby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from CERN to Lugano by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Zurich

    best
    1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain train Ic1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train Ec / ...
    6h 27m
    CHF 153–469

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Milanbus bus FlixBus N1524
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus bus FlixBus N474
    9h 31m
    CHF 33–63

  3. Drive 324.7 km

    1. Drive from CERN to Luganocar car 324.7 km
    4h 56m
    CHF 53–77

  4. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane GVA - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain train
    4h 46m
    CHF 166–500

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain train Ic
    7h 17m
    CHF 149–464

  6. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane GVA - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain train
    5h 42m
    CHF 88–237

  7. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane GVA - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain train
    7h 57m
    CHF 119–321

CERN to Lugano by foot, tram, and train

Calendar123Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a vehicle from CERN to Lugano via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, and Zürich HB in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from CERN to Lugano via Meyrin, CERN, Vernier, gare/Renfile, Vernier, Genève, Geneva, and Milan in around 9h 31m.

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