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

The cheapest way to get from CERN to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from CERN to Zurich is to line 18 tram and fly which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between CERN and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from CERN to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai via Geneva Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between CERN and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from CERN to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Zürich HB via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from CERN to Zurich?

The distance between CERN and Zurich is 281 km. The road distance is 281 km.

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

The best way to get from CERN to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from CERN to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the CERN to Zurich bus from?

CERN to Zurich bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Geneva Bus Station.

Where do I catch the CERN to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from CERN to Zurich?

The best way to get from CERN to Zurich is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the CERN to Zurich bus arrive?

CERN to Zurich bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the CERN to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from CERN to Zurich?

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Zurich.

CERN to Zurich - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, line 18 tram, and plane

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CERN to Zurich

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from CERN to Zurich. The best route is Train, a distance of 228.205 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
4h 2m
CHF 103–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
5h 51m
CHF 27–48
Drive 281 km
1. Drive from CERN to Zurichcar 281 km
2h 55m
CHF 47–67
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 41m
CHF 117–313

CERN to Zurich by foot, tram, and train

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Distance: 280.7 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Genève to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 95–280 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Geneva Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 19–28 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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