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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to CERN is to bus which costs €55 - €140 and takes 14h 8m.

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 30m and costs €140 - €350.

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 Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Cologne to CERN?

The distance between Cologne and CERN is 621 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 via Paris which takes 8h 23m and costs €85 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m 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 Eurostar, 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 via Paris which takes 8h 23m and costs €85 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 14h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €350 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Cologne to CERN train arrive?

Cologne to CERN train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Cologne to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to CERN is 652 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m to drive from Cologne to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 612+ 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, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)DUS - GVA
4h 42m
€108–322
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Frankfurt AirportN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to GenevaN122
14h 8m
€57–135
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris NordTha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
8h 23m
€88–342
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel SbbNj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
11h 5m
€113–399
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)CGN - GVA
5h 45m
€113–343
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
4h 30m
€141–350
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
5h 53m
€89–243
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
8h 29m
€104–393
Drive 652.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to CERN652.2 km
8h 2m
€101–146

Cologne to CERN by train, tram, and foot

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8h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 620.5 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to CERN via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to CERN via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, Frankfurt Airport, Geneva, Geneva, Meyrin, Meyrin, gare, and Meyrin, CERN in around 14h 8m.

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