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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to CERN is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to CERN is to train and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to CERN. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Basel SBB, Renens VD and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

How far is it from Cologne to CERN?

The distance between Cologne and CERN is 619 km. The road distance is 652.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to CERN without a car is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €130 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Cologne to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to CERN train from?

Cologne to CERN train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to CERN?

The best way to get from Cologne to CERN is to train which takes 8h 10m and costs €130 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €260 and takes 6h.

Where does the Cologne to CERN train arrive?

Cologne to CERN train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Cologne to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to CERN is 652 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Cologne to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1274+ hotels available in CERN.

Cologne to CERN - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to CERN by train, plane, bus, night train, 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.

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
4h 31m
€109–270
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CGN - GVA
6h
€96–259
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
8h 10m
€139–461
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Genevabus FlixBus N839
12h 16m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
10h 55m
€120–385
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
4h 32m
€164–371
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
5h 44m
€100–286
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
8h 25m
€157–468
Drive 652.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to CERNcar 652.2 km
8h 6m
€102–147

Cologne to CERN by train, tram, and foot

99Weekly Services

8h 10mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 618.9 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to CERN via Basel SBB, Renens VD, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln to CERN via Basel, Bahnhof SBB, Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Geneva, Genève, Meyrin, Meyrin, gare, and Meyrin, CERN in around 12h 16m.

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