There are 7 ways to get from CERN to Monte Carlo by tram, plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Line 18 tram to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best- Take the tram from Meyrin, CERN to Vernier, Blandonnet
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)GVA - NCE
4h 37m€46–141Fly Geneva International Airport to Monaco
cheapest- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Monaco (MCM)GVA - MCM
4h 54m€43–232Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Geneve to Marseille St CharlesTgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice VilleTgv
9h 19m€86–251Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva to Nice Airport1404
11h 47m€44–105Drive 455.1 km
- Drive from CERN to Monte Carlo455.1 km
6h 35m€82–118Line 18 tram, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Take the tram from Meyrin, CERN to Genève, gare Cornavin
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)LYS - NCE
7h 20m€112–299Bus via Annecy
- Take the bus from GENEVE SUISSE Lancy Bachet Gare to ANNECY Gare Routiere272
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 56m€46–103
CERN to Monte Carlo by foot, tram, and train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from CERN to Monte Carlo is to bus via Annecy which costs €45 - €110 and takes 13h 56m.
The fastest way to get from CERN to Monte Carlo is to line 18 tram and fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €45 - €150.
No, there is no direct train from CERN to Monte Carlo. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Geneve, Marseille St Charles and Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
The distance between CERN and Monte Carlo is 329 km. The road distance is 455.1 km.
The best way to get from CERN to Monte Carlo without a car is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €85 - €260.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from CERN to Monte Carlo, including transfers.
CERN to Monte Carlo train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from CERN to Monte Carlo is to train which takes 9h 19m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 11h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €240 and takes 4h 54m.
CERN to Monte Carlo train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Monte Carlo is 455 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from CERN to Monte Carlo.
What companies run services between CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Monte Carlo, Monaco?
You can take a vehicle from CERN to Monaco-Monte-Carlo via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Geneve, Marseille St Charles, and Nice-Ville in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Nice Airport 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 8h 55m.
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- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Monaco via Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–290
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Monaco via Zurich, Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–310
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–210
- 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
Tram from Meyrin, CERN to Genève, gare Cornavin
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–21
- Schedules at
- tpg.ch
- Day Pass 2nd Class
- €8–12
- Day Pass 1st Class
- €15–21
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Geneve to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Geneva to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from GENEVE SUISSE Lancy Bachet Gare to ANNECY Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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