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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to CERN is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to CERN is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to CERN. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Basel SBB, Bern and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to CERN?

The distance between Karlsruhe and CERN is 457 km. The road distance is 439.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to CERN without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €90 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Karlsruhe to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to CERN train from?

Karlsruhe to CERN train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to CERN?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to CERN is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to CERN train arrive?

Karlsruhe to CERN train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to CERN is 439 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Karlsruhe to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1147+ hotels available in CERN.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
6h 21m
€94–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Geneva122 / ...
8h 26m
€43–70
Drive 439.3 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to CERN439.3 km
4h 17m
€69–99
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)FRA - GVA
4h 47m
€132–314
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)STR - GVA
6h 32m
€113–346
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZRH - GVA
5h 42m
€163–468

Karlsruhe to CERN by train, tram, and foot

127Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 457.4 km
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to CERN via Basel SBB, Bern, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Geneva 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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