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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to CERN is to bus via Paris which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to CERN is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Lille and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to CERN. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Lille to CERN?

The distance between Lille and CERN is 725 km. The road distance is 671.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to CERN without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €130 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Lille to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to CERN train from?

Lille to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train, bus or fly from Lille to CERN?

The best way to get from Lille to CERN is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €300 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the Lille to CERN train arrive?

Lille to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy station.

Can I drive from Lille to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to CERN is 671 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Lille to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 564+ hotels available in CERN.

Lille to CERN - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Lille to CERN by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Genevetrain Tgv
5h 44m
€139–266
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 7m
€56–119
Drive 671.1 km
1. Drive from Lille to CERNcar 671.1 km
6h 50m
€102–148
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
4h 54m
€82–246
Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Genevetrain Tgv
5h 50m
€137–264
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Annecybus N779
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Bachet-Garebus 272
13h 39m
€74–133
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
4h 35m
€124–298
Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIL - GVA
4h 3m
€85–297
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
5h 17m
€112–333
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
6h 50m
€124–349

Lille to CERN by train, tram, and foot

5Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 724.6 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to CERN via Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to CERN via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Geneva - Bus Station, Genève, Meyrin, Meyrin, gare, and Meyrin, CERN in around 12h 7m.

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