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Lugano to CERN trains

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The average train between Lugano and CERN takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. 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
Duration
458 km
Distance
€173
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Zurich

best
  1. Take the train from Lugano to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
6h 5m
€131–228

Lugano to CERN train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lugano and CERN. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into CERN at 8:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 24m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 29m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 24m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 29m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 24m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 29m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 24m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 29m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 22m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 23m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 31m • 2 changes

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    Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois5h 31m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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: 457.7 km
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Lugano to CERN via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 6h 5m.

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