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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to CERN is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to CERN is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €140 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to CERN. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Basel SBB, Renens VD and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Mannheim to CERN?

The distance between Mannheim and CERN is 489 km. The road distance is 501.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to CERN without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €100 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Mannheim to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to CERN train from?

Mannheim to CERN train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mannheim to CERN?

The best way to get from Mannheim to CERN is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €100 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Mannheim to CERN train arrive?

Mannheim to CERN train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Mannheim to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to CERN is 501 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Mannheim to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1169+ hotels available in CERN.

Mannheim to CERN - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and night train

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

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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
6h 38m
€104–371
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Genevabus FlixBus N122 / ...
9h 4m
€46–87
Drive 501.4 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to CERNcar 501.4 km
4h 48m
€78–112
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
4h 14m
€141–344
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Mannheim Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
7h 19m
€100–353
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
6h 19m
€174–549
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain
7h 10m
€227–627

Mannheim to CERN by train, tram, and foot

153Weekly Services

6h 38mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mannheim to CERN.

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Distance: 489.5 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to CERN via Basel SBB, Renens VD, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Geneva twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 8h 1m.

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