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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to CERN is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to CERN is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €110 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Paris and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to CERN. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Paris to CERN?

The distance between Paris and CERN is 507 km. The road distance is 491.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to CERN without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Paris to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to CERN train from?

Paris to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train or bus from Paris to CERN?

The best way to get from Paris to CERN is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Paris to CERN train arrive?

Paris to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Paris to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to CERN is 492 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Paris to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 548+ hotels available in CERN.

Paris to CERN - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 18 tram

There are 6 ways to get from Paris to CERN by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, tram, 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.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain Tgv
3h 53m
€113–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Genevabus FlixBus N799
8h 3m
€45–96
Drive 491.8 km
1. Drive from Paris to CERNcar 491.8 km
5h 37m
€76–110
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Geneva International Airport, line 18 tram
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
2. Take the tram from Vernier, Blandonnet to Meyrin, CERNtram
4h 9m
€114–274
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Geneva International Airport, line 18 tram
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ORY - GVA
2. Take the tram from Vernier, Blandonnet to Meyrin, CERNtram
4h 5m
€81–261
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
6h 56m
€156–367

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

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3h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 506.6 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Geneve every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–170 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Geneva twice daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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