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 37m.

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 37m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and CERN?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to CERN. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Genève-Aéroport, Terminal and Vernier, Blandonnet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

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 31m.

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 31m and costs €30 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Lyon to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to CERN bus from?

Lyon to CERN bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

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 31m and costs €30 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €60 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Lyon to CERN bus arrive?

Lyon to CERN bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Airport Bus Station.

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 37m to drive from Lyon to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1115+ 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 GeneveTer
2h 31m
€34–111
Bus via Geneva
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to GenevaFlixBus N788 / ...
2h 56m
€19–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2h 49m
€24–59
Drive 140.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to CERN140.1 km
1h 37m
€22–32

Lyon to CERN by train, tram, and foot

73Weekly Services

2h 31mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.5 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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 €25–35 and the journey takes 1h 57m. TGV inOui also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Airport Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–20 and the journey takes 2h 10m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.

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