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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to CERN is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to CERN is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to CERN. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Basel SBB, Bern and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to CERN?

The distance between Heidelberg and CERN is 511 km. The road distance is 490.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to CERN without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €90 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Heidelberg to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to CERN train from?

Heidelberg to CERN train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to CERN?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to CERN is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 39m.

Where does the Heidelberg to CERN train arrive?

Heidelberg to CERN train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to CERN is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Heidelberg to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1231+ hotels available in CERN.

Heidelberg to CERN - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Heidelberg to CERN by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
7h 24m
€94–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Geneva122
9h 39m
€49–77
Drive 490.9 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to CERN490.9 km
4h 42m
€75–108
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
4h 57m
€130–331
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofS3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
4. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
7h 45m
€95–274
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)STR - GVA
6h 16m
€123–312

Heidelberg to CERN by train, tram, and foot

23Weekly Services

7h 24mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heidelberg to CERN.

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Distance: 511.2 km
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to CERN via Basel SBB, Bern, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Geneva once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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