There are 7 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 43m€79–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Genevabus FlixBus N1503
7h 57m€45–76Bus 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 50m€55–95Drive 385.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to CERNcar 385.8 km
4h 12m€73–105Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane GOA - GVA
6h 55m€109–294Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Forlaninitrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIN - GVA
5h 38m€65–297Train, 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 27m€74–195
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 €45 - €80 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to CERN is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €70 - €110.
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 50m.
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 43m.
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 43m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 43m 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 43m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Chambéry, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €300 and takes 6h 55m.
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 43m. 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 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–250
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–200
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–210
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–230
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–230
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–270
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Geneva International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €110–650
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- 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
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Forlanini
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €55–80
- 2nd Class
- €70–95
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact 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
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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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 722+ hotels available in CERN.
























