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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to CERN is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to CERN is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to CERN. However, there are services departing from Locarno FART and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Domodossola, Brig and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Locarno to CERN?

The distance between Locarno and CERN is 297 km. The road distance is 292 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to CERN without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Locarno to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to CERN train from?

Locarno to CERN train services, operated by FART, depart from Locarno FART station.

Where does the Locarno to CERN train arrive?

Locarno to CERN train services, operated by FART, arrive at Domodossola station.

Can I drive from Locarno to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to CERN is 292 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Locarno to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1259+ hotels available in CERN.

Locarno to CERN - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to CERN by train (Trenitalia), 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 Locarno FART to Domodossola72 / ...
2. Take the train from Brig to GenèveIr90 / ...
5h 59m
€55–130
Drive 292 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Locarno to CERN292 km
4h 24m
€51–73
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZRH - GVA
5h 36m
€146–397
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisio
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)MXP - GVA
4h 49m
€78–243

Locarno to CERN by train, tram, and foot

168Weekly Services

5h 59mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 296.9 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Locarno FART to CERN via Domodossola, Brig, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 5h 59m.

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