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

The cheapest way to get from Valence to CERN is to bus which costs €24 - €55 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valence to CERN is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Valence and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Valence to CERN. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Valence to CERN?

The distance between Valence and CERN is 275 km. The road distance is 217.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Valence to CERN without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Valence to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valence to CERN train from?

Valence to CERN train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence Ville station.

Train or bus from Valence to CERN?

The best way to get from Valence to CERN is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Annemasse, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Valence to CERN train arrive?

Valence to CERN train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Valence to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Valence to CERN is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Valence to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 1259+ hotels available in CERN.

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

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

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 Valence Ville to GeneveTer
3h 49m
€53–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Geneva - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
5h 29m
€24–53
Bus via Annemasse
1. Take the bus from Valence to AnnemasseFlixBus N1156
5h 24m
€31–55
Drive 217.2 km
1. Drive from Valence to CERN217.2 km
2h 28m
€34–48
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
4h 40m
€53–180

Valence to CERN by train, tram, and foot

21Weekly Services

3h 49mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 274.8 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Valence Ville to Geneve 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Valence to Annemasse 6 times a week. Tickets cost €20–29 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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