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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to CERN is to bus which costs €85 - €250 and takes 20h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to CERN is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs €180 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Reading and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to CERN. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Reading to CERN?

The distance between Reading and CERN is 803 km.

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

The best way to get from Reading to CERN without a car is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Reading to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to CERN train from?

Reading to CERN train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to CERN?

The best way to get from Reading to CERN is to train which takes 9h 21m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €250 and takes 20h 23m.

Where does the Reading to CERN train arrive?

Reading to CERN train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1225+ hotels available in CERN.

Reading to CERN - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 12 ways to get from Reading to CERN by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LGW - GVA
5h 31m
€83–226
Train to Bournemouth Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouth
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BOH - GVA
7h 7m
€75–330
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
9h 21m
€157–581
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra1
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
20h 23m
€85–245
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Reading to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to CERN
9h 53m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LHR - GVA
5h 2m
€125–330
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LCY - GVA
5h 23m
€158–395
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)SOU - GVA
4h 49m
€184–375
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LTN - GVA
5h 48m
€107–295
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to GeneveTgv
9h 31m
€190–763
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Clapham Junction
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Geneva479
21h
€86–238
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Reading to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to CERN
10h 56m
€178–263

Reading to CERN by bus, foot, and train

15Weekly Services

20h 23mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 803.3 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Reading to CERN via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to CERN via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Geneva - Bus Station, Geneva, Meyrin, Meyrin, gare, and Meyrin, CERN in around 20h 23m.

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