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The average train between Zurich and CERN takes 3h 26m 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 26m
Duration
281 km
Distance
€114
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
3h 28m
€92–143

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 6:32 PM which arrives into CERN at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 42m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 27m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 20m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 34m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 27m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 20m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 34m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 27m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 20m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 42m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 27m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 20m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Transports Publics Genevois3h 24m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Zurich to CERN.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 280.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Genève hourly. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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