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

The cheapest way to get from CERN to Switzerland is to bus via Vernier, gare/Renfile which costs SFr 24 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from CERN to Switzerland is to line 18 tram and fly which takes 2h 40m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct train between CERN and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from CERN to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Genève and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from CERN to Switzerland?

The distance between CERN and Switzerland is 282 km. The road distance is 281 km.

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

The best way to get from CERN to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from CERN to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the CERN to Switzerland train from?

CERN to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from CERN to Switzerland?

The best way to get from CERN to Switzerland is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus via Vernier, gare/Renfile, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the CERN to Switzerland train arrive?

CERN to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from CERN to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Switzerland is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from CERN to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Switzerland.

CERN to Switzerland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 18 tram

There are 5 ways to get from CERN to Switzerland by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
4h 5m
CHF 60–102
Bus via Vernier, gare/Renfile
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 95
5h 55m
CHF 25–44
Drive 281 km
1. Drive from CERN to Zurichcar 281 km
2h 55m
CHF 44–64
Line 18 tram, fly
1. Take the tram from Meyrin, CERN to Vernier, Blandonnettram
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
2h 40m
CHF 94–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 57m
CHF 33–57

CERN to Switzerland by foot, tram, and train

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 282.4 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–80 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai once a week. Tickets cost CHF 14–22 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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