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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to CERN is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 12m.

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 5h 55m and costs €100 - €360.

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 Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Calais to CERN?

The distance between Calais and CERN is 827 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 7h 40m and costs €140 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m 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 7h 40m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 12m.

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 21m to drive from Calais to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1274+ 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 Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Genevetrain Tgv
7h 40m
€149–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 12m
€59–118
Drive 738.9 km
1. Drive from Calais to CERNcar 738.9 km
7h 21m
€115–167
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
6h 51m
€98–294
Train via Amiens
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Amienstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Amiens to Paris Nordtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
9h 12m
€149–293
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Albertvilletrain
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routièrebus Y51
4. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Bachet-Garebus 272
12h 6m
€271–475
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
6h 34m
€144–347
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIL - GVA
5h 55m
€105–351
Train, train to Paris Orly Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain
3. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
7h 33m
€127–382
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
8h 48m
€140–387

Calais to CERN by train, tram, and foot

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7h 40mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 827.3 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to CERN via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Geneva - Bus Station, Genève, Meyrin, Meyrin, gare, and Meyrin, CERN in around 12h 12m.

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