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 32m.

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 4h 1m.

How far is it from CERN to Lyon?

The distance between CERN and Lyon is 156 km. The road distance is 140.9 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 which takes 3h 32m and costs €22 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Geneve station.

Train or bus from CERN to Lyon?

The best way to get from CERN to Lyon is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 4h 1m.

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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from CERN to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Lyon is 141 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from CERN to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1287+ 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 bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 32m
€23–45
Bus via Geneva
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus FlixBus N788 / ...
3h 43m
€18–37
Train
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 1m
€34–56
Drive 140.9 km
1. Drive from CERN to Lyoncar 140.9 km
1h 39m
€22–31

CERN to Lyon by foot and bus

11Weekly Services

3h 32mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155.9 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu 5 times a week. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 2h 33m.

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