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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to CERN is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to CERN is to fly and line 18 tram which takes 4h 21m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Munich and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to CERN. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Lindau-Reutin, Bregenz, Zürich HB and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Munich to CERN?

The distance between Munich and CERN is 530 km. The road distance is 574.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to CERN without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 9h 6m and costs €130 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Munich to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to CERN train from?

Munich to CERN train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to CERN?

The best way to get from Munich to CERN is to train via Zurich which takes 9h 6m and costs €130 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Munich to CERN train arrive?

Munich to CERN train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Munich to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to CERN is 574 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Munich to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1284+ hotels available in CERN.

Munich to CERN - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, line 18 tram, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Munich to CERN by plane, tram, train, 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.

Fly to Geneva International Airport, line 18 tram
best
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
2. Take the tram from Vernier, Blandonnet to Meyrin, CERNtram
4h 21m
€103–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Genevabus FlixBus N106 / ...
10h 2m
€37–79
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 88
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
9h 6m
€138–291
Drive 574.1 km
1. Drive from Munich to CERNcar 574.1 km
5h 54m
€87–126
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain
7h 12m
€159–385
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 88
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Genèvetrain Ic1
9h 25m
€115–237
Bus via Munich Airport Terminal 2
1. Take the bus from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Geneva Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
10h 59m
€53–89

Munich to CERN by train, tram, and foot

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9h 6mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from München Hbf to CERN via Lindau-Reutin, Bregenz, Zürich HB, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Geneva twice daily. Tickets cost €28–55 and the journey takes 9h. Two other operators also service this route.

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