There are 6 ways to get from Milan to CERN by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genevetrain Ec
4h 56m€87–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 27m€29–60Bus via Duomo M1
- Take the bus from Milan to Genevabus FlixBus 405 / ...
7h 17m€35–63Drive 323 km
- Drive from Milan to CERNcar 323 km
3h 39m€53–76Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MXP - GVA
6h 12m€87–257Train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
5h 50m€183–474
Milan to CERN by train, tram, and foot (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to CERN is to bus which costs €28 - €65 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to CERN is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to CERN. However, there are services departing from Milan and arriving at Geneva via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to CERN. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Milan and CERN is 371 km. The road distance is 323 km.
The best way to get from Milan to CERN without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €85 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Milan to CERN, including transfers.
Milan to CERN bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Milan to CERN train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to CERN is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Duomo M1, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Geneve every 4 hours. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Geneva every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 5h 20m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–270
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–380
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Geneva International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–450
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Geneva International Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–250
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Geneva International Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–250
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Geneva International Airport via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €85–250
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Geneva International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–450
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €90–130
- 2nd Class
- €75–110
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €70–110
- 2nd Class
- €55–75
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Milan to CERN bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Milan to CERN train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to CERN is 323 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Milan to CERN.
There are 1229+ hotels available in CERN.