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How to get fromLugano to CERNby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Lugano to CERN by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train via Luthern

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain train Ic21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain train Ir15
    6h 7m
    €128–255

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus bus FlixBus 076 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus bus FlixBus 472 / ...
    8h 32m
    €42–81

  3. Drive 325 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to CERNcar car 325 km
    4h 56m
    €56–81

  4. Train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane ZRH - GVA
    4h 25m
    €160–394

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain train S50
    2. Take the train from Gallarate to Stresatrain train
    3. Take the train from Stresa to Genevetrain train Ec
    7h 15m
    €75–141

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain train 72 / ...
    2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain train Ec
    7h 18m
    €77–150

  7. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane MXP - GVA
    3h 58m
    €84–240

Lugano to CERN by train, tram, and foot

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Lugano to CERN via Luzern, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to CERN via Milan, Geneva, Genève, Meyrin, Meyrin, gare, and Meyrin, CERN in around 8h 32m.

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