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How to get fromBologna to CERNby train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Bologna to CERN by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Rogoredotrain train 9904 / ...
    2. Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Genevetrain train Ec
    6h 50m
    €110–202

  2. Bus via Meyrin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bologna to Geneva - Bus stationbus bus
    9h 7m
    €46–68

  3. Drive  535.7 km

    1. Drive from Bologna to CERNcar car 535.7 km
    5h 38m
    €87–126

  4. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BLQ - GVA
    5h 41m
    €88–235

  5. Train via Milan

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genevetrain train Ec
    7h 9m
    €106–200

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Genevabus bus 144
    9h 32m
    €59–97

  7. Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane FLR - GVA
    6h 25m
    €115–316

  8. Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Venezia Mestretrain train
    2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane VCE - GVA
    5h 33m
    €80–300

  9. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LIN - GVA
    5h 32m
    €119–377

Bologna to CERN by train, tram, and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 582.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to CERN via Rho-Fiera Milano, Geneve, Genève, gare Cornavin, and Meyrin, CERN in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, Sellitto operates a bus from Bologna to Geneva - Bus station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €35–45 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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