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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to CERN is to bus which costs €60 - €200 and takes 20h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to CERN is to fly which takes 2h and costs €50 - €180.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to CERN. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Gatwick to CERN?

The distance between Gatwick and CERN is 720 km.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to CERN without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs €130 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 2h to get from Gatwick to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to CERN train from?

Gatwick to CERN train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick to CERN?

The best way to get from Gatwick to CERN is to fly which takes 2h and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €500 and takes 8h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 20h 3m.

Where does the Gatwick to CERN train arrive?

Gatwick to CERN train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 617+ hotels available in CERN.

Gatwick to CERN - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Gatwick to CERN by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car 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
best
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LGW - GVA
2h
€50–175
Train
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
8h 57m
€137–491
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
20h 3m
€61–196
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Gatwick to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to CERN
9h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Gatwick to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to CERN
10h 16m
€168–248

Gatwick to CERN by train, tram, and foot

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8h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 720 km
Duration: 2h

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

easyJet, Swiss, and British Airways fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gatwick Airport to CERN via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 8h 57m.

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