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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to CERN is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to CERN is to fly and line 18 tram which takes 2h 38m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to CERN. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Winterthur to CERN?

The distance between Winterthur and CERN is 311 km. The road distance is 295.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to CERN without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €75 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Winterthur to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to CERN train from?

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

Train or bus from Winterthur to CERN?

The best way to get from Winterthur to CERN is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Winterthur to CERN train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Winterthur to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to CERN is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Winterthur to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 386+ hotels available in CERN.

Winterthur to CERN - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Winterthur 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 Winterthur to GenèveIc1
4h 5m
€76–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to GenevaN106 / ...
6h 14m
€31–74
Drive 295.2 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to CERN295.2 km
3h 10m
€52–75
Fly, line 18 tram
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZRH - GVA
2. Take the tram from Vernier, Blandonnet to Meyrin, CERN
2h 38m
€108–317

Winterthur to CERN by train, tram, and foot

93Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 310.7 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Winterthur to Genève hourly. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 3h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Geneva every 4 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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