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 39m.

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 39m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between CERN and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from CERN to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Vernier, Blandonnet and Geneva - Airport Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

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 19m.

How far is it from CERN to Lyon?

The distance between CERN and Lyon is 164 km. The road distance is 140.1 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 19m and costs €30 - €110.

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 bus from?

CERN to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Airport Bus 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 19m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €70 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the CERN to Lyon bus arrive?

CERN to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus 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 39m to drive from CERN to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 171+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3h 19m
€34–105
Bus via Geneva
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to LyonFlixBus N788 / ...
3h 51m
€20–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
3h 33m
€23–67
Drive 140.1 km
1. Drive from CERN to Lyon140.1 km
1h 39m
€22–32

CERN to Lyon by foot, tram, and train

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3h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu 5 times a week. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–20 and the journey takes 2h 5m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.

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