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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to CERN is to bus via Meyrin which costs €55 - €120 and takes 11h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to CERN is to train and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Calais and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to CERN. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Calais to CERN?

The distance between Calais and CERN is 839 km. The road distance is 738.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to CERN without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €90 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Calais to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to CERN train from?

Calais to CERN train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to CERN?

The best way to get from Calais to CERN is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €90 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Meyrin, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 11h 54m.

Where does the Calais to CERN train arrive?

Calais to CERN train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to CERN is 739 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Calais to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1237+ hotels available in CERN.

Calais to CERN - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Calais to CERN by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris NordTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
8h 14m
€91–310
Bus via Meyrin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to ParisN700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 54m
€58–120
Drive 738.9 km
1. Drive from Calais to CERN738.9 km
7h 17m
€114–165
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
7h
€91–256
Train via Amiens
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to AmiensTer
2. Take the train from Amiens to Paris NordTer
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
9h 2m
€131–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to GenevaN1503 / ...
12h 26m
€67–109
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)CDG - GVA
6h 41m
€137–361
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LIL - GVA
6h 16m
€112–301
Train, train to Paris Orly Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
3. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ORY - GVA
7h 30m
€119–356
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)AMS - GVA
9h 4m
€167–426

Calais to CERN by train, tram, and foot

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8h 14mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839 km
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to CERN via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to CERN via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Geneva - Bus Station, Geneva, Meyrin, Meyrin, gare, and Meyrin, CERN in around 11h 54m.

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