There are 4 ways to get from Ispra to CERN by ferry, train, car, bus, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 512 ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Ispra to Stresa512 / ...
- Take the train from Stresa to GeneveEc
5h 48m€73–138Drive 331.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Ispra to CERN331.9 km
4h 47m€52–75Bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FN
- Take the train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)MXP - GVA
4h 23mTrain
- Take the train from Sesto Calende to DomodossolaRe 4
- Take the train from Brig to GenèveIr90 / ...
6h 6m€55–176
Ispra to CERN by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ispra to CERN is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ispra to CERN is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct train from Ispra to CERN. However, there are services departing from Ispra and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Sesto Calende, Domodossola, Brig and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between Ispra and CERN is 302 km. The road distance is 331.9 km.
The best way to get from Ispra to CERN without a car is to line 512 ferry and train which takes 5h 48m and costs €70 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Ispra to CERN, including transfers.
Ispra to CERN train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., depart from Sesto Calende station.
Ispra to CERN train services, operated by Trenord S.r.l., arrive at Domodossola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ispra to CERN is 332 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Ispra to CERN.
There are 1215+ hotels available in CERN.
What companies run services between Ispra, Italy and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
You can take a train from Ispra to CERN via Sesto Calende, Domodossola, Brig, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 6h 6m.
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- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €220–650
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Stresa to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €75–110
- 2nd Class
- €60–85
Train from Brig to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €30–45
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Sesto Calende to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Varese to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Brig to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Sesto Calende to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €8–12
- Phone
- +39 0332 731110
- info@autolineevaresine.it
- Website
- autolineevaresine.it
Bus from Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore to Varese, Morosini,Stazione FS FN
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Autolinee Varesine Srl
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- infomaggiore@navigazionelaghi.it
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Ispra to Stresa
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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