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Trip Overview

The average train between CERN and Basel takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from CERN to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 24m
Duration
236 km
Distance
CHF 93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain train Re33 / ...
  2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain train Ic51
4h 20m
CHF 68–118

CERN to Basel train times

Trains run hourly between CERN and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from CERN is at 6:57 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Meyrin, CERN and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 32m • 2 changes

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Transports Publics GenevoisSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 236.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a vehicle from CERN to Basel SBB via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Genève, and Renens VD in around 4h 20m.

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