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

The cheapest way to get from CERN to Lyon is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from CERN to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between CERN and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from CERN to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Lyon via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between CERN and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from CERN to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from CERN to Lyon?

The distance between CERN and Lyon is 164 km. The road distance is 140 km.

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

The best way to get from CERN to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €30 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from CERN to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the CERN to Lyon bus from?

CERN to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the CERN to Lyon train from?

CERN to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.

Train or bus from CERN to Lyon?

The best way to get from CERN to Lyon is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus via Vernier, gare/Renfile, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the CERN to Lyon bus arrive?

CERN to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the CERN to Lyon train arrive?

CERN to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from CERN to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Lyon is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from CERN to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3991+ hotels available in Lyon.

CERN to Lyon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from CERN to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3h 8m
€34–75
Bus via Vernier, gare/Renfile
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N788 / ...
3h 43m
€19–44
Drive 140 km
1. Drive from CERN to Lyoncar 140 km
1h 41m
€22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 55m
€19–35

CERN to Lyon by foot, tram, and train

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164 km
Duration: 3h 8m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Lyon every 2 hours. Tickets cost €11–19 and the journey takes 2h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.

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