There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to CERN by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genevetrain Ec
7h 46m€78–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Genevabus FlixBus N1503
7h 57m€42–71Bus via Chambéry
- Take the bus from Genoa to Chambérybus N580
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 47m€50–90Drive 385.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to CERNcar 385.8 km
4h 12m€62–89Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane GOA - GVA
7h€104–293Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NCE - GVA
7h 14m€79–214
Genoa to CERN by train, tram, and foot (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to CERN is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to CERN is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to CERN. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Chambéry - Bus Station, Genève-Aéroport, Terminal and Vernier, Blandonnet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to CERN. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Milano Centrale and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between Genoa and CERN is 513 km. The road distance is 385.8 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to CERN without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Genoa to CERN, including transfers.
Genoa to CERN bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to CERN train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
The best way to get from Genoa to CERN is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Chambéry, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 7h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to CERN via Milano Centrale, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to CERN via Chambéry - Bus Station, Geneva - Airport Bus Station, Genève-Aéroport, Terminal, Vernier, Blandonnet, and Meyrin, CERN in around 7h 47m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–260
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–260
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €85–260
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Chambéry
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to CERN bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chambéry station.
Genoa to CERN train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to CERN is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Genoa to CERN.
There are 1248+ hotels available in CERN.