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The average train between Lugano and CERN takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano 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.

6h 11m
Duration
433 km
Distance
€178
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Lugano to CERN train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lugano and CERN. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:02 PM which arrives into CERN at 9:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Luzern and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois11h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 34m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 30m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 34m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 30m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 34m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 30m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 41m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 39m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 39m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 49m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 27m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 34m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 30m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 29m • 2 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 30m • 2 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Lugano 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 Lugano to CERN.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 433.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to CERN via Luzern, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 6h 8m.

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