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 €50 - €110 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to CERN is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €130 - €320.

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 35m.

How far is it from Munich to CERN?

The distance between Munich and CERN is 537 km. The road distance is 574.2 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 35m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m 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 Regio (DB Regional), 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 35m and costs €190 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Munich to CERN train arrive?

Munich to CERN train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), 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 1237+ hotels available in CERN.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Munich to CERN by train, plane, 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, fly to Geneva International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
4h 34m
€132–316
Bus via Memmingen Airport (FMM)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from München to Memmingen Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Memmingen Allgäu airport to Genevabus FlixBus 106
11h 47m
€47–111
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
9h 35m
€194–563
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Genevabus FlixBus N106 / ...
10h 3m
€51–103
Drive 574.2 km
1. Drive from Munich to CERNcar 574.2 km
5h 54m
€91–131
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain
7h 25m
€218–599
Train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain Re70
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
9h 56m
€186–545

Munich to CERN by train, tram, and foot

65Weekly Services

9h 35mAverage Duration

€194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 536.5 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Geneva twice daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 9h. Two other operators also service this route.

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