The average train between Brussels and CERN takes 8h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Brussels and CERN. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 5:55 PM which arrives into CERN at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 8h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to CERN. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at CERN station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
Brussels to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to CERN train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Geneve station.
The distance between Brussels and CERN is 528.3 km. The road distance is 920 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to CERN via Lyon Part Dieu, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 7h 8m.