There are 5 ways to get from CERN to Monaco by tram, plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), 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.
Line 18 tram, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best- Take the tram from Meyrin, CERN to Vernier, Blandonnettram
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
4h 33m€53–161Train
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Villetrain
9h 38m€138–261Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Nice Airportbus FlixBus 1404
11h 40m€78–115Drive 456.7 km
- Drive from CERN to Monacocar 456.7 km
5h 58m€86–123Fly to Monaco
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Monaco (MCM)plane GVA - MCM
4h 24m€53–283
CERN to Monaco by foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from CERN to Monaco is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from CERN to Monaco is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €50 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from CERN to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Place d'Armes via Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from CERN to Monaco. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Marseille-Saint-Charles and Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between CERN and Monaco is 329 km. The road distance is 456.7 km.
The best way to get from CERN to Monaco without a car is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €130 - €270.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from CERN to Monaco, including transfers.
CERN to Monaco bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.
CERN to Monaco train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bellegarde station.
The best way to get from CERN to Monaco is to train which takes 9h 38m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €120 and takes 11h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €50 - €290 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Monaco?
You can take a vehicle from CERN to Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Nice-Ville in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Nice Airport twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- helisecurite.fr
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Monaco via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–310
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Monaco via Zurich, Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–320
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Monaco via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–310
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Monaco via Zurich, Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–320
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Phone
- +41 22 308 33 11
- Website
- tpg.ch
Tram from Meyrin, CERN to Vernier, Blandonnet
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- €7–10
- Day Pass 1st Class
- €12–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–75
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
CERN to Monaco bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
CERN to Monaco train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Monaco is 457 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from CERN to Monaco.
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