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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to CERN is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 10h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to CERN is to fly and line 18 tram which takes 4h 4m and costs €40 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Nice and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to CERN. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Marseille St Charles and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Nice to CERN?

The distance between Nice and CERN is 313 km. The road distance is 430.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to CERN without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €80 - €210.

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

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

Where do I catch the Nice to CERN train from?

Nice to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train or bus from Nice to CERN?

The best way to get from Nice to CERN is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €80 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the Nice to CERN train arrive?

Nice to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Nice to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to CERN is 430 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Nice to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1262+ hotels available in CERN.

Nice to CERN - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, line 18 tram, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Nice to CERN by plane, tram, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NCE - GVA
2. Take the tram from Vernier, Blandonnet to Meyrin, CERN
4h 4m
€44–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Geneva1404 / ...
10h 36m
€40–102
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St CharlesTgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to GeneveTgv
7h 49m
€80–205
Drive 430.2 km
1. Drive from Nice to CERN430.2 km
6h 43m
€66–95
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NCE - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
6h 51m
€116–329

Nice to CERN by train, tram, and foot (TGV)

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Distance: 313 km
Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Nice Ville to CERN via Marseille St Charles, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nice Airport to Geneva 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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