There are 6 ways to get from Milan to CERN by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to GeneveEc
4h 55m€87–149Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to GenevaN1479 / ...
6h 44m€30–71Drive 365.7 km
- Drive from Milan to CERN365.7 km
4h 51m€58–83Train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZRH - GVA
5h 52m€164–415Train, bus
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T2R28
- Take the bus from Milan to GenevaN1524
7h 28m€42–101Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)MXP - GVA
3h 7m€78–258
Milan to CERN by train, tram, and foot (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to CERN is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to CERN is to train and fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €75 - €260.
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 55m.
The distance between Milan and CERN is 371 km. The road distance is 365.7 km.
The best way to get from Milan to CERN without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €85 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Milan to CERN, including transfers.
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 55m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 44m.
Milan to CERN train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to CERN is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Milan to CERN.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Geneve 3 times a day. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva every 4 hours. Tickets cost €20–50 and the journey takes 5h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.
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- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–310
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50–120
- Website
- gulfair.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €230–650
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €90–130
- 2nd Class
- €75–110
Train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €70–110
- 2nd Class
- €55–75
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T2
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 02-72494949
- Website
- malpensaexpress.it
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T2
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- https://www.malpensaexpress.it/en/
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15
- Website
- https://www.malpensaexpress.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milan to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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