There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to CERN by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Genoa to GenevaN504 / ...
7h 36m€33–101Train
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano CentraleIc
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to GeneveEc
8h 40m€75–147Drive 441.4 km
- Drive from Genoa to CERN441.4 km
4h 58m€69–100Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)GOA - GVA
6h 57m€105–276Bus via Genova Brignole
- Take the bus from Genova Brignole to Geneve, Gare Routiere
7h 49m€51–78Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustin
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NCE - GVA
7h 14m€68–171
Genoa to CERN by bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to CERN is to bus which costs €30 - €110 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to CERN is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs €65 - €100.
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 8h 40m.
The distance between Genoa and CERN is 545 km. The road distance is 441.4 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to CERN without a car is to bus which takes 7h 36m and costs €30 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Genoa to CERN, including transfers.
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 bus which takes 7h 36m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €280 and takes 6h 57m.
Genoa to CERN train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to CERN is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Genoa to CERN.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Genoa to Geneva twice daily. Tickets cost €25–80 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genova Brignole to CERN via Milano Centrale, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 8h 40m.
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- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–230
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–230
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–230
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–390
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–230
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–390
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–28
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €55–80
- 2nd Class
- €65–95
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- Rail 1st Class
- €10–15
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Genova Brignole to Geneve, Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
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