Zurich to CERN Trains

Zurich to CERN trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and CERN takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich 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.

3h 25m
Duration: 281 km
Distance: €125
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...

3h 28m

€102–163

Zurich to CERN train times

Trains run hourly between Zurich and CERN. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 8:32 PM which arrives into CERN at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:19 AM → 8:54 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:19 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:19 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:19 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:19 AM → 8:53 AM
3h 34m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:19 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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.

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Zurich to CERN train times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:19 AM → 8:54 AM

6:32 AM → 10:08 AM

7:32 AM → 11:09 AM

8:32 AM → 12:09 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:01 AM

6:32 AM → 9:59 AM

7:32 AM → 10:52 AM

8:32 AM → 11:56 AM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:19 AM → 8:53 AM

6:32 AM → 9:59 AM

7:32 AM → 10:52 AM

8:32 AM → 11:56 AM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:19 AM → 8:53 AM

6:32 AM → 9:59 AM

7:32 AM → 10:52 AM

8:32 AM → 11:56 AM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:19 AM → 8:53 AM

6:32 AM → 9:59 AM

7:32 AM → 10:52 AM

8:32 AM → 11:56 AM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:19 AM → 8:53 AM

6:32 AM → 9:59 AM

7:32 AM → 10:52 AM

8:32 AM → 11:56 AM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:19 AM → 8:50 AM

6:32 AM → 9:55 AM

7:32 AM → 10:56 AM

8:32 AM → 11:56 AM

Frequently asked questions

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