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 €35 - €110 and takes 8h 8m.

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 7m and costs €60 - €250.

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 Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from CERN to Paris?

The distance between CERN and Paris is 507 km. The road distance is 491.9 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 which takes 4h 45m and costs €35 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 Geneve station.

Train or bus from CERN to Paris?

The best way to get from CERN to Paris is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €35 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 8h 8m.

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 32m to drive from CERN to Paris.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 23102+ 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, plane, or train

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

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
4h 45m
€39–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
8h 8m
€37–102
Drive 491.9 km
1. Drive from CERN to Paris491.9 km
5h 32m
€75–109
Line 18 tram to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the tram from Meyrin, CERN to Vernier, Blandonnet
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)GVA - CDG
4h 14m
€105–284
Train via Genève
1. Take the train from Genève to Paris Gare de LyonTgv
6h 21m
€169–310
Line 18 tram to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the tram from Meyrin, CERN to Vernier, Blandonnet
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)GVA - ORY
4h 7m
€61–245
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LYS - CDG
7h 4m
€136–302

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

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Distance: 506.8 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyon twice a week. Tickets cost €30–180 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €26–80 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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