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Trip Overview

The average train between Brussels and CERN takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels to CERN. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 2m
Duration
819 km
Distance
€237
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train Thalys
  2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Genevetrain train Tgv
6h 10m
€158–350

Brussels to CERN train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Brussels and CERN. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 10:13 PM which arrives into CERN at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois5h 53m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois11h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois6h 13m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois5h 52m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois5h 46m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois5h 52m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois5h 46m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois6h 58m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois5h 52m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois5h 46m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois6h 58m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois5h 52m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois5h 46m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois6h 58m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois5h 52m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois5h 46m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois6h 58m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois6h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois5h 52m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois5h 52m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois5h 53m • 3 changes

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTransports Publics Genevois6h 1m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brussels to CERN? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 819.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to CERN via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 6h 10m.

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