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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to CERN is to bus via Meyrin which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to CERN is to fly and line 18 tram which takes 2h 34m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to CERN. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Zürich HB and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Switzerland to CERN?

The distance between Switzerland and CERN is 282 km. The road distance is 275.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to CERN without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €65 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Switzerland to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to CERN train from?

Switzerland to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to CERN?

The best way to get from Switzerland to CERN is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Switzerland to CERN train arrive?

Switzerland to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to CERN is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Switzerland to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1284+ hotels available in CERN.

Switzerland to CERN - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Switzerland to CERN by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
4h 11m
€66–134
Bus via Meyrin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
6h
€31–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 55m
€35–59
Drive 275.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to CERNcar 275.3 km
3h
€48–68
Fly, line 18 tram
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2. Take the tram from Vernier, Blandonnet to Meyrin, CERNtram
2h 34m
€100–282

Switzerland to CERN by train, tram, and foot

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4h 11mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.4 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Genève hourly. Tickets cost €55–110 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zürich to Geneva - Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €25–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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