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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to CERN is to train and bus which costs €55 - €170 and takes 21h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to CERN is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to CERN. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Cambridge to CERN?

The distance between Cambridge and CERN is 850 km.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to CERN without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs €140 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Cambridge to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to CERN train from?

Cambridge to CERN train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or fly from Cambridge to CERN?

The best way to get from Cambridge to CERN is to train which takes 9h and costs €140 - €490. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €70 - €240 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Cambridge to CERN train arrive?

Cambridge to CERN train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1276+ hotels available in CERN.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cambridge to CERN by bus, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Bus to Luton Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LTN - GVA
5h 23m
€69–230
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Tottenham Haletrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
21h 23m
€58–161
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
9h
€148–482
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to CERNcar
10h 2m
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane STN - GVA
4h 41m
€73–240
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LHR - GVA
5h 52m
€95–299
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LGW - GVA
5h 50m
€72–258
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LCY - GVA
5h 33m
€126–387
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BHX - GVA
6h 39m
€65–472
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to CERNcar
11h 8m
€171–263

Cambridge to CERN by train, tram, and foot

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€148Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cambridge to CERN.

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Distance: 849.9 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to CERN via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 9h. Alternatively, Jet2.com, easyJet, and British Airways fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) once daily.

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