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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to CERNby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to CERN by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLHR - GVA
    4h 13m
    €80–255
  2. Bus via Meyrin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to ParisbusN700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus StationbusBlaBlaCar Bus
    19h 25m
    €55–189
  3. Train via Lille

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissytrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to GenevetrainTgv
    9h 22m
    €172–791
  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to CERNcar
    9h 33m
  5. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLGW - GVA
    5h
    €57–204
  6. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLCY - GVA
    5h 20m
    €134–348
  7. Bus to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeLTN - GVA
    5h 44m
    €67–230
  8. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GenevetrainTgv
    9h 32m
    €123–521
  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to GenevabusN1503 / ...
    19h 36m
    €71–178
  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to CERNcar
    10h 35m
    €174–256

Heathrow Terminal 5 to CERN by foot, train, subway, and tram

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€172Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

British Airways, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to CERN via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 9h 22m.

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