What is the cheapest way to get from CERN to Paris?

The cheapest way to get from CERN to Paris is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 9h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from CERN to Paris?

The fastest way to get from CERN to Paris is to line 18 tram and fly which takes 4h and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct train between CERN and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from CERN to Paris. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Genève and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from CERN to Paris?

The distance between CERN and Paris is 507 km. The road distance is 492.5 km.

How do I travel from CERN to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from CERN to Paris without a car is to train via Bellegarde which takes 5h 28m and costs €110 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from CERN to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the CERN to Paris train from?

CERN to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.

Train or bus from CERN to Paris?

The best way to get from CERN to Paris is to train via Bellegarde which takes 5h 28m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the CERN to Paris train arrive?

CERN to Paris train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from CERN to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Paris is 492 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from CERN to Paris.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 15240+ hotels available in Paris.

CERN to Paris - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, line 18 tram, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from CERN to Paris by train (TGV), bus, car, tram, or plane

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

Train via Bellegarde (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5h 28m
€115–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Parisbus FlixBus N799
9h 21m
€44–91
Drive 492.5 km
1. Drive from CERN to Pariscar 492.5 km
5h 34m
€76–110
Line 18 tram, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the tram from Meyrin, CERN to Vernier, Blandonnettram
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
4h 17m
€115–275
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5h 42m
€119–201
Bus via Annecy
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 25m
€47–102
Line 18 tram, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the tram from Meyrin, CERN to Vernier, Blandonnettram
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
4h
€81–261

CERN to Paris by foot, tram, and train (TGV)

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Distance: 506.5 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyon 4 times a week. Tickets cost €95–160 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Paris twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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