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 40m.

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 40m and costs €21 - €35.

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 Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from CERN to Lyon?

The distance between CERN and Lyon is 161 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 bus and train which takes 3h 19m and costs €24 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from CERN to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the CERN to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from CERN to Lyon?

The best way to get from CERN to Lyon is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the CERN to Lyon train arrive?

CERN to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.

Can I drive from CERN to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Lyon is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from CERN to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4109+ hotels available in Lyon.

CERN to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from CERN to Lyon by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Porte de France to Bellegarde Gare Routièrebus X33
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 19m
€25–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 55m
€19–36
Drive 140 km
1. Drive from CERN to Lyoncar 140 km
1h 40m
€22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 51m
€41–106
Bus via Vernier, gare/Renfile
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 5m
€20–44

CERN to Lyon by foot, tram, and bus

2Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 160.8 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

RegioJet operates a bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from CERN to Lyon Part Dieu via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, and Bellegarde in around 3h 51m.

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