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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to CERN is to fly which costs €65 - €210 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to CERN is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €65 - €210.

How far is it from Edinburgh to CERN?

The distance between Edinburgh and CERN is 1281 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to CERN without a car is to train which takes 12h 39m and costs €180 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Edinburgh to CERN, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to CERN?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to CERN is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €650 and takes 12h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €250 and takes 27h 46m.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1242+ hotels available in CERN.

Edinburgh to CERN - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to CERN by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, 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.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)EDI - GVA
5h 17m
€69–203
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
12h 39m
€188–649
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Geneva479
27h 46m
€95–250
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to CERN
15h 45m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)GLA - GVA
6h 10m
€78–308
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NCL - GVA
6h 31m
€106–325
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to CERN
16h 46m
€270–396

Edinburgh to CERN by train, bus, tram, and foot

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12h 39mAverage Duration

€188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,280.9 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

easyJet, Jet2.com, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to CERN via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 12h 39m.

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