The average train between Zürich HB and CERN takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Zürich HB 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 hourly between Zürich HB and CERN. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zürich HB is at 8:32 PM which arrives into CERN at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zürich HB to CERN. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at CERN station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Zürich HB to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zürich HB to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
The distance between Zürich HB and CERN is 228.2 km. The road distance is 281 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Genève hourly. Tickets cost €95–310 and the journey takes 2h 53m.