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 €60 - €120 and takes 11h 32m.

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 4m and costs €95 - €290.

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 Lyon Part Dieu and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Lille to CERN?

The distance between Lille and CERN is 737 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 via Paris which takes 6h 30m and costs €140 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m 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 via Paris which takes 6h 30m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 11h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €290 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Lille to CERN train arrive?

Lille to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu 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 1282+ 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
6h 30m
€147–269
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
11h 32m
€61–120
Drive 671.1 km
1. Drive from Lille to CERNcar 671.1 km
6h 50m
€105–152
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 41m
€89–285
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
6h 45m
€173–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Annecybus N779
13h 21m
€75–131
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 37m
€145–341
Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LIL - GVA
4h 4m
€95–287
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 26m
€148–399
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 18m
€133–365

Lille to CERN by train, bus, tram, and foot

55Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 736.8 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Lille Flandres to CERN via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 6h 30m. 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 11h 32m.

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