What is the cheapest way to get from Biel/Bienne to CERN?

The cheapest way to get from Biel/Bienne to CERN is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Biel/Bienne to CERN?

The fastest way to get from Biel/Bienne to CERN is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Biel/Bienne and CERN?

No, there is no direct train from Biel/Bienne to CERN. However, there are services departing from Biel/Bienne and arriving at Meyrin, CERN via Renens VD and Genève, gare Cornavin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Biel/Bienne to CERN?

The distance between Biel/Bienne and CERN is 163 km. The road distance is 157.5 km.

How do I travel from Biel/Bienne to CERN without a car?

The best way to get from Biel/Bienne to CERN without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs €50 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Biel/Bienne to CERN?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Biel/Bienne to CERN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Biel/Bienne to CERN train from?

Biel/Bienne to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Biel/Bienne station.

Where does the Biel/Bienne to CERN train arrive?

Biel/Bienne to CERN train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Biel/Bienne to CERN?

Yes, the driving distance between Biel/Bienne to CERN is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Biel/Bienne to CERN.

Where can I stay near CERN?

There are 458+ hotels available in CERN.

Biel/Bienne to CERN - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Biel/Bienne to CERN by train (Trenitalia), car, train, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Renens VDtrain Ic51 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Re33 / ...
2h 28m
€52–196
Drive 157.5 km
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1. Drive from Biel/Bienne to CERNcar 157.5 km
1h 42m
€28–40
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3h 45m
€158–450

Biel/Bienne to CERN by train, tram, and foot

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Distance: 162.6 km
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Biel/Bienne, Switzerland and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Biel/Bienne to CERN via Renens VD, Genève, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 2h 28m.

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