The average train between Lyon Airport (LYS) and CERN takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon Airport (LYS) 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 2 hours between Lyon Airport (LYS) and CERN. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon Airport (LYS) is at 7:52 PM which arrives into CERN at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare Part-Dieu - Villette and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to CERN. However, there are services departing from Lyon Airport (LYS) station and arriving at CERN station via Geneve. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to CERN train services, operated by Rhônexpress, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to CERN train services, operated by Rhônexpress, arrive at Geneve station.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and CERN is 94.3 km. The road distance is 190 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve hourly. Tickets cost €27–55 and the journey takes 2h 2m. TGV inOui also services this route once daily.