There are 6 ways to get from CERN to Barcelona by plane, train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
4h 34m€50–217Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742
8h 56m€119–280Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 46m€73–141Drive 753.3 km
- Drive from CERN to Barcelonacar 753.3 km
7h 34m€119–172Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bachet-Gare to Gare Routierebus 272
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudtrain K21
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
11h 49m€136–323Bus via Narbonne
- Take the bus from Geneva to Narbonnebus FlixBus N872
- Take the bus from Narbonne to Barcelonabus FlixBus N872
14h 5m€68–135
CERN to Barcelona by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from CERN to Barcelona is to bus via Narbonne which costs €65 - €140 and takes 14h 5m.
The fastest way to get from CERN to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €50 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from CERN to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Geneva - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from CERN to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Meyrin, CERN and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Geneve and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between CERN and Barcelona is 658 km. The road distance is 753.3 km.
The best way to get from CERN to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 8h 56m and costs €110 - €280.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from CERN to Barcelona, including transfers.
CERN to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
CERN to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from CERN to Barcelona is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €280 and takes 8h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 13h 46m.
What companies run services between CERN, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Barcelona, Spain?
Vueling Airlines, easyJet, and Swiss fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from CERN to Barcelona-Sants via Meyrin, CERN, Genève, gare Cornavin, Geneve, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 8h 56m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–190
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–140
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–210
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €130–210
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–180
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Annecy to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Bachet-Gare to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Geneva to Narbonne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Narbonne to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sindbad
Bus from Narbonne to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Sindbad
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More Questions & Answers
CERN to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Barcelona - North Bus Station.
CERN to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between CERN to Barcelona is 753 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from CERN to Barcelona.
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