There are 6 ways to get from CERN to Lugano by train, car, or plane
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Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
6h 27mCHF 148–229Drive 324.7 km
cheapest- Drive from CERN to Luganocar 324.7 km
4h 56mCHF 55–79Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain
4h 46mCHF 171–418Train
- Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
7h 17mCHF 139–225Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 12mCHF 83–247Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane GVA - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
8h 14mCHF 149–320
CERN to Lugano by foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from CERN to Lugano is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 80 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from CERN to Lugano is to fly and train which takes 4h 46m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 420.
No, there is no direct train from CERN to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Lugano via Genève and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between CERN and Lugano is 457 km. The road distance is 324.7 km.
The best way to get from CERN to Lugano without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 6h 27m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 230.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from CERN to Lugano, including transfers.
CERN to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
CERN to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Lugano is 325 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from CERN to Lugano.
There are 6934+ hotels available in Lugano.
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.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–350
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–270
Train from Genève to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–190
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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