Heidelberg to CERN trains

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The average train between Heidelberg and CERN takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 1m
Duration: 484 km
Distance: €164
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...

7h 3m

€101–382

Heidelberg to CERN train times

Trains run hourly between Heidelberg and CERN. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 10:24 PM which arrives into CERN at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:07 PM → 9:59 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:20 AM → 10:52 AM
6h 32m • 4 changes
5:15 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 41m • 4 changes
6:10 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 1:54 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 41m • 4 changes
6:10 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 1:54 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 41m • 4 changes
6:10 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 1:54 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 41m • 4 changes
6:10 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 1:54 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 41m • 4 changes
6:10 AM → 1:00 PM
6h 50m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 1:54 PM
6h 47m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:18 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 38m • 4 changes
6:10 AM → 12:54 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 1:53 PM
6h 53m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 2:53 PM
6h 43m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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.

Map of how to get from Heidelberg to CERN.

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Distance: 483.5 km
Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to CERN via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Renens VD, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 7h 3m.

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