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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to CERN is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to CERN is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to CERN. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Lyon to CERN?

The distance between Lyon and CERN is 170 km. The road distance is 140.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to CERN without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Lyon to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to CERN train from?

Lyon to CERN train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to CERN?

The best way to get from Lyon to CERN is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €40 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Lyon to CERN train arrive?

Lyon to CERN train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to CERN is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Lyon to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1215+ hotels available in CERN.

Lyon to CERN - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to CERN by train (TGV), bus, or car

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 Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2h 37m
€34–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
3h 2m
€18–36
Drive 140.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to CERNcar 140.1 km
1h 38m
€22–32
Bus via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 37m
€21–48

Lyon to CERN by train, tram, and foot

73Weekly Services

2h 37mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 169.5 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve every 3 hours. Tickets cost €26–60 and the journey takes 2h 2m. TGV inOui also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, RegioJet operates a bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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