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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to CERN is to drive which costs €13 - €20 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to CERN is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and CERN?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to CERN. However, there are services departing from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Genève-Aéroport, WTC and Vernier, Blandonnet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to CERN. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annemasse and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Chamonix to CERN?

The distance between Chamonix and CERN is 89 km. The road distance is 89.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to CERN without a car is to bus and line 18 tram which takes 1h 51m and costs €13 - €30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Chamonix to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to CERN bus from?

Chamonix to CERN bus services, operated by Alpy Transfers, depart from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur station.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to CERN train from?

Chamonix to CERN train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc station.

Train or bus from Chamonix to CERN?

The best way to get from Chamonix to CERN is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs €23 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Chamonix to CERN bus arrive?

Chamonix to CERN bus services, operated by Alpy Transfers, arrive at Geneva Airport station.

Where does the Chamonix to CERN train arrive?

Chamonix to CERN train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to CERN is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Chamonix to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1230+ hotels available in CERN.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to CERN by bus, tram, train (TGV), or car

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

Bus, line 18 tram
best
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus FlixBus 507 / ...
2. Take the tram from Genève, gare Cornavin to Meyrin, CERNtram 18
1h 51m
€13–30
Train
1. Take the train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Saint-Gervais-Les-Bainstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Annemassetrain Ter
3h 48m
€23–84
Drive 89.7 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to CERNcar 89.7 km
1h 4m
€14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
1h 52m
Bus via Geneva - Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 36m
€24–43

Chamonix to CERN by bus, foot, and tram

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Distance: 88.5 km
Duration: 1h 51m

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

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to CERN via Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Annemasse, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, Alpy Transfers operates a bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airport every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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