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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to CERN is to train and bus which costs €70 - €190 and takes 13h 37m.

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 28m and costs €120 - €300.

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 11m.

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 11m and costs €160 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m 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 11m and costs €160 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €370 and takes 6h 23m.

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 1286+ hotels available in CERN.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to CERN by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, 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 28m
€124–297
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 37m
€73–185
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 11m
€166–478
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 19m
Drive 652.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to CERNcar 652.2 km
8h 6m
€102–148
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CGN - GVA
6h 23m
€111–370
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 33m
€161–377
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
6h 2m
€106–314
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 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
8h 20m
€148–486

Cologne to CERN by train, tram, and foot

72Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 618.9 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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 11m. 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 19m.

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