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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lugano to CERN by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Lausannetrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain train Ir15 / ...
    5h 32m
    €76–179

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train train Trenord
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus bus N1524
    8h 22m
    €41–114

  3. Drive 325 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to CERNcar car 325 km
    4h 55m
    €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
    5h 31m
    €143–379

  5. Train via Luthern

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Luzerntrain train Ic21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Luzern to Genèvetrain train Ir15
    5h 48m
    €98–195

  6. 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
    6h 55m
    €74–229

Lugano to CERN by train, tram, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Lugano to CERN via Lausanne, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 5h 32m.

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